Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Altea Healthcare; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join in the Eugene, OR area. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent consultations for adult and geriatric patients, while coordinating with the medical team to optimize outcomes and ensure continuity of care.

The role requires PMHNP certification, an active state license, and DEA/DPS registrations for prescription writing.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• PMHNP certification required.
• Current state license and board certification.
• DEA and DPS registrations for prescription writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care, including evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent consultations.
• Deliver high-quality, client-centered care.
• Document in EHR independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans with the care team.
• Assess need for higher level of care, including hospitalization.
• Educate patients on medications and adherence, and arrange aftercare.

Skills

Psychiatric care

EHR documentation

Patient education

Education

MSN in Nursing

PMHNP certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

We are looking for passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. The ideal candidate will be motivated by joining a quickly growing organization, and excited to help us improve the care experience for patients and providers. Applicants must be Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certified, licensed to practice, and have experience working with adult/ geriatric populations.

This role is in the Eugene, OR area

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care, including evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals with mental health needs
• Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care
• Able to document and navigate EHR independently
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality
• Participate in the creation of an individualized treatment plan after discussing the case with the mental health care team, collecting and reviewing psychosocial data, medical history, nursing assessment, and other pertinent information
• Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care, including hospitalization
• Provide patient education, specifically around issues related to medications and treatment adherence, and aftercare service
• Work closely with Supervising physician to ensure improved patient outcomes and high-quality care

Education and Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited educational institution is required;
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMHNP) certification is required;
• Current state license and board certification
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing

  License/Certification

  • PMHNP (Required)

  Ability to Commute

  Ability to Relocate

  • Eugene, OR 97440: Relocate before starting work (Required)