Nurse Practitioner

NorthStar Psychiatry; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work in Eugene

Job summary

NorthStar Psychiatry in Eugene, OR seeks a Nurse Practitioner to lead an interventional psychiatry program. You will oversee Spravato® REMS compliance, TMS treatment planning, and IV Ketamine infusions, while supervising a care team and managing patient safety.

The role emphasizes diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and REMS supervision with a daytime schedule and no major holiday calls. On-site training is available for springboarding into REMS/TMS modalities.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon NP license (PMHNP/FNP/AGACNP/AGNP)
• Active DEA registration and NPI number
• Current BLS; ACLS preferred
• 1–2 years NP experience in psychiatry or interventional settings
• Hands-on IV therapy/IV access experience
• Demonstrated supervisory or clinical oversight capabilities
• Strong diagnostic and management of acute physical/psychiatric events
• Spravato REMS or TMS experience preferred; on-site training provided

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-treatment assessments to determine eligibility for Spravato®, TMS, and IV Ketamine.
• Direct and supervise clinical staff delivering Spravato® sessions, TMS treatments, and IV Ketamine infusions.
• Oversee REMS compliance, patient safety protocols, and discharge authorization.
• Assist with or perform peripheral IV access for difficult starts.
• Evaluate and manage acute adverse events and side effects during treatment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

psychiatry experience

IV therapy/IV access

Supervisory experience

Diagnostic skills

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to serve as a Provider for our interventional psychiatric program in Eugene, OR. This position focuses on clinical leadership, diagnostic evaluations, and oversight of advanced treatment modalities - Spravato® (esketamine), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and IV Ketamine therapy - for patients with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and major mood disorders.

This role emphasizes patient assessment, treatment planning, REMS clinical supervision, and managing the clinic staff who deliver daily care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Treatment Assessment: Conduct comprehensive clinical and psychiatric evaluations to establish eligibility for Spravato®, TMS, and IV Ketamine.
• Supervision & Protocol Enforcement: Direct and supervise clinical staff (Nurses, MAs, TMS Techs) administering Spravato® sessions, TMS treatments, and IV Ketamine infusions.
• REMS Administration: Serve as the designated clinical provider overseeing Spravato® REMS compliance, monitoring patient safety protocols, and authorizing discharge.
• Complex IV Management: Step in to assist with or perform peripheral IV access primarily for hard-to-stick patients or complex infusion starts.
• Side Effect & Risk Management: Evaluate and manage acute clinical events during treatment (e.g., transient hypertension, severe dissociation, distress, or adverse reactions).

TMS & Interventional Program Lead

• Oversee initial TMS motor threshold mapping and treatment planning in collaboration with the Chief Medical Director.
• Review ongoing treatment logs, motor threshold adjustments, and patient progress markers.
• Coordinate with referring psychiatrists, primary care providers, and therapists to report patient progress and adjust care plans.

Administrative & Quality Control

• Complete clinical documentation, write treatment orders, and manage electronic health records (EHR) efficiently.
• Maintain quality control standards, clinic protocols, and emergency response readiness across all interventional modalities.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, FNP, AGACNP, or AGNP) license in the State of Oregon.
• Prescriptive Authority: Active DEA registration and NPI number.
• Certifications: Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience & Skills:
• Minimum 1-2 years of NP experience in psychiatry, acute care, emergency, or interventional settings.
• Required: Hands-on experience with peripheral IV therapy/IV access, including in complex or hard-to-stick patients.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, or clinical oversight capabilities.
• Strong diagnostic skills and comfort managing acute physical/psychiatric side effects.
• Preferred but not required: Experience with Spravato® REMS or TMS systems is preferred (on-site training provided for candidates with strong acute/psych and IV backgrounds).
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options (Full-Time).
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• CME allowance and professional development support.
• Predictable daytime schedule with no overnight shifts or major holiday call.

Pay: $114,706.99 - $138,141.75 per year

• Relocation assistance
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eugene, OR 97440