Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This work matters! All Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners will receive a ten percent (10%) additional premium. We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department, we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone. We uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team in Integrated Clinical Services. Integrated Clinical Services provides quality health services to those who experience barriers to accessing care. The vision of Integrated Clinical Services is to provide services that are integrated and connect to support optimal health, reduce wait times and optimize access. The Primary Care Division assesses the need and develops services that promote 100% access and zero disparities for the screening and treatment of illness. A primary focus of service is on prevention and client education to promote healthy choices. Clients are seen in geographically dispersed sites throughout the county. The Health Department strives to work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone. Our vision is thriving communities that nurture the health and resilience of all, and to provide quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) deliver clinical care, create shared care plans, provide education and resources within the Health Department and external programs that best meet the client's needs and health goals. An APC determines diagnosis and treats acute and chronic conditions, leveraging the resources and skills of an interdisciplinary health care team to improve or maintain health status for a diverse, multicultural client population within a busy, primary care setting. An APC creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Our employees share the responsibility for promoting and creating a workplace of racial equity, diversity and inclusion. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides professional, comprehensive specialized psychiatric nursing services with an emphasis on prevention of disease and promotion of health. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with a diversity of patients.

Requirements

• Masters degree or equivalent in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Possession of a valid Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon
• CPR/BLS certification
• DEA certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of psychiatric medicine
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases
• Ability to effectively screen and gather required information in a professional, culturally competent and customer service oriented manner
• Ability to motivate clients through discussion and persuasion
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain composure and work objectively with clients who may be hostile or verbally abusive

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience leading multicultural and diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic mental health conditions and diseases according to scope of practice across the lifespan to include conducting a medical history, conducting a mental status exam, prescribing mental health treatment.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, devises a course of treatment, discusses alternative treatment, risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications, appropriate counseling of patient and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals.
• Provide patient education on disease treatment options, nutrition, exercise, and health maintenance behavior.
• Maintains high quality notes and recommendations for treatment and next steps in the care plan as part of a team-based approach.
• Seeks clinical consultation from other clinicians as needed as part of practice management.
• Provide consultation to other providers, nurses and support staff.
• Prioritize and direct activities of the care team.
• Coordinates with primary care providers, behavioral health, pharmacy, and dental providers to effectively integrate care.
• Provides coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Completes patient documentation and manages electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.
• Follows-ups on utilization issues (ED, hospital admissions) including specialty referrals and consultations.
• Participates in Team, Professional, and Health Center-wide meetings.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure, and current, evidence based practice.

Benefits

• employer-funded retirement savings
• health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• paid parental leave
• wellness programs
• a focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior