Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Department: Correctional

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Douglas County

Compensation: $110.00 / hour

We are looking for an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide services to the detention patient population for 3 hours per week.

Shift Details:

• 3 hours/week
• Corrections
• In-Person (Outpatient)

• 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 Med Trust 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

• Must have an ACTIVE, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Oregon with Mental Health Certification
• Must have at least one year experience
• Correctional experience preferred
• Must have a valid DEA
• Basic Life Support (BLS)