Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:
$5,908.54 - $7,557.24 Semimonthly

Department:
Health Department

Job Type:
Regular Represented

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

All Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners will receive a ten percent (10%) additional premium.

As the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, other duties include:

Direct Clinical Care

• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic mental health conditions and diseases according to scope of practice across the lifespan to include conducting a medical history, conducting a mental status exam, prescribing mental health treatment
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment, discussing alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals.
• Provide patient education on disease treatment options, nutrition, exercise, and health maintenance behavior.
• Maintains high quality notes and recommendations for treatment and next steps in the care plan as part of a team-based approach.

Indirect Clinical Care

• Seeks clinical consultation from other clinicians as needed as part of practice management.
• Provide consultation to other providers, nurses and support staff. Prioritize and direct activities of the care team.
• Coordinates with primary care providers, behavioral health, pharmacy, and dental providers to effectively integrate care.
• Provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Completes patient documentation and manages electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.
• Follow-ups on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions) including specialty referrals and consultations.
• Participates in Team, Professional, and Health Center-wide meetings.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure, and current, evidence based practice.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Masters degree or equivalent in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Possession of a valid Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon
• CPR/BLS certification
• DEA certification

Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of psychiatric medicine;
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases;
• Ability to effectively screen and gather required information in a professional, culturally competent and customer service oriented manner;
• Ability to motivate clients through discussion and persuasion;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to maintain composure and work objectively with clients who may be hostile or verbally abusive.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Salary/Pay:Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Questions?

Recruiter:
Christopher Bogan

Email:


Phone:
+1 (971) 4389901

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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