46YXP - ADULT PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER AFSC Officer

Summary

It’s more important than ever for us to help Airmen overcome stresses and mental challenges. Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses have the pivotal role of assisting Airmen and their families to overcome mental ailments and barriers. Responsible for managing acute and chronic mental health conditions, these privileged care providers do everything they can to help each patient handle, and even overcome, their mental obstacles.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric mental healthcare to Airmen, their family and retirees between the ages of 18 and 65.
• Collaborate with others to ensure appropriate patient evaluation and treatment.
• Function independently and in collaboration with credentialed health providers.
• Serve as a role model and consultant to staff in the provision of psychiatric care, education and research.

Duties

• Provide quality patient care and treatment according to specialty.
• Conduct medical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Implement preventive medicine programs and health initiatives.
• Train and supervise medical personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months full-time nursing practice in the APRN specialty is required.
• At least 12 months experience as a registered nurse
• Completion of Officer Training School course
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47th birthday

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Officer Training School: 8.5 weeks
• Military Training Location: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air Force Reserve
• Air National Guard