Registered Nurse -Mental Health- Kadena, Japan - DHA Contract
Valor Healthcare, Inc.
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About Valor Healthcare
Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.
Valor is different because of our people.
Our leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience.
Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.
Location: Services will be on-site in Kadena, Japan.
Relocation option available.
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse - Mental Health will provide care to military members at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA is a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA uses the principles of Ready Reliable Care to advance high reliability practices across the Military Health System by improving our system operations, driving innovative solutions, and cultivating a culture of safety.
Core Duties:
- Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
- Perform physical exam and health histories.
- Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
- Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
- Direct and supervise care provide by other healthcare professionals.
- Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
- Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
- Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
- Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
- Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Shall have an active and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatrist in ANY of the 50 United States or its territories.
- Degree: Associate's Degree of Nursing.
- Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a registered nurse.
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Must be a United States citizen.
Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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