Summary: Licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner with prescriptive privileges by the State of Oregon, according to the guidelines of the State of Oregon Nurse Practice Act. The PMHNP is expected to have a DEA number for prescribing all medications allowed by the State of Oregon and the DEA; also prescribing psychotropic medications for clinic clients and monitors medication regime. Thorough knowledge of pharmacology, with broad up-to-date knowledge of psychotropic medications, their indications, side-effects/drug interactions. Knowledge of physical diseases, basic screening/assessment; nursing practices, laws/standards governing nursing practices. Laboratory procedures. Understand theories of normal/abnormal behavior, psychodynamic personality development, psychotherapy, and psychopathology and DSMIV. Keep up-to-date on current research/theories regarding advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice.

Requirements:

At least two (2) years of experience in psychiatric nursing. Possess a graduate degree in mental health nursing and Nurse Practitioner Certification from the State of Oregon.

Services for agency clients.

Documents cases by signing comprehensive mental health assessments/treatment plans.

Monitors/prescribes medications within their range of practice for clients in group/individual settings; evaluates client’s responses to drug therapy, presence of side effects, and determination of continuing treatment/client compliance. Orders lab work

Functions as a member of staff teams to provide medical management to clients in individual and/or group settings

Carries caseload for prescribing medications. Works cooperatively with therapists of at caseload

Functions as consultant to CMHP staff, community and residential providers, community health nurses, community people/agencies in areas of psychotropic medications and basic medical assessment, and psychiatric nursing

Provides screening/assessment of client’s medical needs, including lab tests

Provide crisis intervention for clients

Lead medication education groups for clients

Administer psychotropic medications to clients

Accurate, up-to-date records.

Amicable working relationship with community health providers, pharmacy and laboratory staff, and community staff providing care to CMHP clients.

Teaches/administers the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS).

After-hours call for medication/respite care concerns.

Participates in EASA Program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises assigned medical support positions and is directly supervised by the Executive Director. All programs/staff are ultimately responsible to the agency Executive Director.

This is a 4 day, 32 hour position (specific schedule is negotiable)

For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to Tonya Christensen, Senior Recruiter. EOE