Full-Time Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Linn County Department of Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn County Department of Health Services in Albany, Oregon, seeks a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Medical Treatment Team. The role provides outpatient psychiatric services to adults with developmental, behavioral, addiction and mental health issues, performing assessments and prescribing medications within the practitioner’s specialty.

Collaborate with the treatment team to develop plans, provide consultation to local physicians, and help transition clients back to PCP

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Two years nursing experience in a similar setting; NP preferred.
• Oregon RN license and NP certification with prescriptive privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe psychiatric medications and monitor medication management.
• Develop individual treatment plans with the treatment team.
• Consult with physicians and coordinate care across departments.
• Participate in quality improvement and program planning.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and education.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Collaborative care

Differential diagnosis

Community health

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Linn County Department of Health Services in Albany, Oregon, seeks a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Medical Treatment Team. The role provides outpatient psychiatric services to adults with developmental, behavioral, addiction and mental health issues, performing assessments and prescribing medications within the practitioner’s specialty.

Collaborate with the treatment team to develop plans, provide consultation to local physicians, and help transition clients back to PCP