Psychiatric Mental Heatlh Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Description

We are looking for an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to help provide services to the Columbia County Detention Center in St. Helens, Oregon.

Schedule is for 3 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in the medical unit, housing units, and/or via telepsychiatry to evaluate current/past mental health issues

Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility

Collaborates with the Mental Health Clinician regarding patient status and treatment

Manages psychiatric medication for patients utilizing MedTrust formulary. When non-formulary medications are required, the psychiatric practitioner will follow established protocols for obtaining such medications

Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contacts

Collaborates with HSA, Medical Director, and Medical NP regarding patients as needed

Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and annual trainings via phone or in person

Attends quarterly MAC meetings and participates in quarterly P&T calls via phone or in person

Follows all PREA guidelines and standards according to the County Sheriff’s office

Follows chain of command at all times

Treats staff, security, and patients with respect and professionalism at all times

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must have an ACTIVE, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Oregon with Mental Health Certification

Must be willing to submit to a drug screen

Must pass a background check and criminal history check

Must have at least one year experience

Correctional experience preferred

Must have a valid DEA

Must have prescribing authority in Oregob