Advanced Practice Nurse; Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric GS
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Nursing
Psychiatry, Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Overview
This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA Directorate of Behavioral Health Mental Health.
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
- Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.
Salary Range: $177,442 to $222,642 per year
Benefits:
Downtown San Diego is located on San Diego Bay. Balboa Park encompasses several mesas and canyons to the northeast, surrounded by older, dense urban communities including Hillcrest and North Park. To the east and southeast lie City Heights, the College Area, and Southeast San Diego. To the north lies Mission Valley and Interstate 8. The communities north of the valley and freeway, and south of Marine Corps Air Station Mirmar, include Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, and Navajo.
Stretching north from Miramar are the northern suburbs of Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, and Ranch Bernado. The far northeast portion of the city encompasses Lake Hodges and the San Pasqual Valley, which holds an agricultural preserve. Carmel Valley and Del Mar Heights occupy the northwest corner of the city. To their south are Torrey Pines State Reserve and the business center of the Golden Triangle.
Further south are the beach and coastal communities of La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and Ocean Beach. Pont Loma occupies the peninsula across San Dego Bay from downtown. The communities of South San Diego (an Enclave), such as San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, are located next to the Mexico-United States border and are physically separated from the rest of the city by the cities of National City and Chula Vista.
A narrow strip of land at the bottom of San Diego Bay connects these southern neighborhoods with the rest of the city.
San Diego has one of the top-ten best climates in the United States and has one of the two best summer climates in the country as scored by The Weather Channel. San Diego area has been variously categorized as having either a semi-arid climate or a Mediterranean climate. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitation falling between December and March.
The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F and low rainfall (9–13 inches annually).
As a Nurse Practitioner Psych you will:
- Perform full range of advanced practice nursing care duties for patients requiring psychiatric/behavioral health services.
- Evaluate new patient and existing patients on behavioral health/psychiatric needs.
- Implement mutually agreed upon solutions regarding behavioral health.
- Educate patients about risks and benefits of prescribed medications.
- Observe patients closely, evaluate and record any significant behavior and reaction patterns.
- Comply with all appropriate Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety goals, and other quality improvement projects.
- Maintain appropriate records using a computerized record keeping and coding system.
- Participate in the quality improvement system.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;
if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isin this document.
Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric):
Education
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the…
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