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Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric ) GS-0610-11

Defense Health Agency

Fort Eisenhower, GAOther$115K/yrTracked 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$115K/yr
Location
Fort Eisenhower, GA
Schedule
Other
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NCLEX Licensure And Active Nursing LicenseAssociate's degree

Job overview

The role serves as a Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric) with the Department of Defense at the Army Medical Center Eisenhower on Fort Gordon, GA, providing comprehensive behavioral health nursing care, patient education, and leadership within a federal direct‑hire position.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentInterview SkillsMedication AdministrationPsychotropic Medication KnowledgePatient EducationGroup Therapy FacilitationCharge Nurse Leadership

Qualifications

US CitizenshipGraduate or Higher Level Degree in NursingNCLEX Licensure and Active Nursing LicenseOne Year Psychiatric Nursing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Serve as a Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric) with the Department of Defense at the Army Medical Center Eisenhower located on Fort Gordon, GA.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

The following programs/incentives MAY be offered to highly qualified candidates:

- Student Loan Repayment

- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service

- Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only)

- Relocation/Recruitment/Retention Incentives

As a Federal Employee, you are afforded job security; competitive compensation to include a generous vacation, paid time off, and

sick leave benefit; a first-class health and retirement benefit package; as well as malpractice financiel protection.

Civilian NURSE (CLINICAL/PSYCHIATRIC

Salary: Up to- $115,027 per year

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

Ft. Gordon is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

Responsibilities

As a Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric) you will:

Performs a comprehensive behavioral health nursing assessment and history to plan, provide and direct nursing care across the continuum of care. Utilizes appropriate interview skills to identify existing and potential problems, and formulates a nursing plan of care. Describes in writing the patient's appearance, emotional status, interaction with staff and/or family, and knowledge level of disease process. Utilizes and instruct others in the use of single and specialized equipment as appropriate to clinical area. Utilizes the nursing process to identify patient problems and generate nursing diagnoses; designs a plan of care, writes and implements nursing orders to achieve established goals, evaluates nursing interventions based upon the patients response to care, documents patients status on a continual basis and revises plan of care accordingly.

Develops and initiates an innovative teaching program for patients requiring special approaches. Teaches patient and family members regarding the disease process; treatment modalities; diagnostic procedures; use of equipment related to disease/care; expected and possible adverse reactions to medications; discharge planning; health maintenance; and illness prevention. Communicates progress and/or changes to the patient, family and members of the health care team. Initiates emergency measures as appropriate. Makes interdisciplinary referrals. Identify pending crisis situations and handle appropriately.

Administers many psychotropic and complex medications via the oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, topical, rectal, respiratory, intravenous routes. Makes independent judgments in the administration of PRN medication. Reinforces the basic knowledge of the patient regarding their prescribed medication regimen and the importance of compliance.

Develops and present classes related to psychiatric/behavioral health nursing to enhance the knowledge base of peers and subordinates. Participates as an active member in classes that are sponsored by other members of the multidisciplinary team; in that the classes are part of the program established for patient care. Participates in group and milieu therapy as well as individual therapies. Coordinates patient enrollment in experiential classes that are conducted by various members of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in inter-disciplinary team planning conferences. Serves as role model and teacher for other personnel, including experienced and fully trained nurses.

Directs the work of Psychiatric Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered nurses, students and volunteers. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required

A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.

Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess 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 territory of the United States.

One year of experience which includes providing comprehensive nursing care to psychiatric and/or mental health patients, providing patient education, and assisting in developing patient care plans.

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Location US-GA-Fort Eisenhower

Job ID 2026-9283

Category Medical

Salary Range Up to-$115,027 per year

Recruitment Bonus Negotiable

Relocation Assistance Negotiable

Student Loan Repayment Negotiable

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