Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric) GS-0610-12

This position is located in the Director for Mental Health, Department of Mental Health Acute and Outpatient Services Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD. WRNMMC is one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the nation, providing medical care for U.S. presidents and the military community since 1940.

About the role

Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 0730–1600. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation open to U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Performs psychiatric intakes, evaluations, and prescribes medications.
• Educates patients about medication risks, benefits, and side effects; monitors progress and efficacy.
• Coordinates with primary care and other providers for referrals, feedback, and ongoing care.
• Maintains accurate records using computerized systems for documentation and coding.
• Complies with Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety goals, and other quality initiatives.
• Participates in quality improvement systems and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To qualify, you must meet the following education and experience requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts will be required.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric)

• Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Transcripts required.)
• Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Certification Program, including a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing an approved English Language Proficiency examination. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.
• Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory; and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Specialty Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

Exemption: Current federal employees occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series continuously employed since September 27, 2017 or before may be exempt from the basic requirements above. Documentation validating status is required.

Additional Qualification Requirements

• Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience performing psychiatric intakes and evaluations, providing patient education, and prescribing medication. This experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 level in the federal service. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position.

Pay

$126,527 – $158,771 per year.