PMHNP — Inpatient Behavioral Health (Astoria, OR)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turnwell Mental Health in Astoria, OR is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our inpatient behavioral health team. You will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage medications for adults and adolescents in a collaborative setting.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, HIPAA compliance, and ongoing education, with telehealth options to serve rural communities and support underserved populations in the region.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Current PMHNP-BC certification from ANCC or equivalent.
• Active Oregon APRN license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Experience with outpatient psychiatric care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment planning.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provide ongoing medication management and monitor patient response and side effects.
• Collaborate with therapists, social workers, primary care providers, and other team members to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in care coordination meetings, peer consultation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide telehealth services as needed to serve rural and remote patients.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, staying current with evidence-based psychiatric practices.
• Adhere to all clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and ethical standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral PMHNP

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Turnwell Mental Health in Astoria, OR is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our inpatient behavioral health team. You will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage medications for adults and adolescents in a collaborative setting.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, HIPAA compliance, and ongoing education, with telehealth options to serve rural communities and support underserved populations in the region.