Primary Care Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Coastal Healthcare, Lincoln County's primary care clinic is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their team in providing exceptional care to our community. This person will independently provide health care to clients with mental and emotional needs and disorders, and will provide services for a wide range of psychiatric, co-occurring and/or intellectual/developmental disorders, including initial evaluation and diagnosis, participation in and development of treatment plans, management of psychotropic medications, referral to services as necessary, patient education, counseling and ongoing follow-up.

This position works closely with a wide variety of professionals in diverse settings.

$ - $ annually*

Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer. Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Within the specialty of the Nurse Practitioner (NP), the NP is responsible for managing health problems encountered by the client and is accountable for health outcomes. The NP will follow the six standards of practice:

• Assessment – Collect comprehensive data related to the health of the individual served, synthesis and analysis of data and application of nursing principles and therapeutic modalities.
• Diagnosis – Prescribing, dispensing, and administration of therapeutic devices and measures, including legend drugs and controlled substances as provided in Division 56 of the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, consistent with the NP scope of practice.
• Outcomes Identification – Identify culturally relevant, health literate outcomes based in evidence and promoting health, documenting expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
• Planning – Develop a client-centered plan reflecting best practices with achievable strategies.
• Implementation – Oversee plan implementation through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, collaboration with other health care providers and community resources, health promotion and education; document activities and status of care coordination.
• Evaluation – Ongoing assessment and analysis of data, revise plans as needed, ensure interventions support health outcomes, and document changes to enhance effectiveness.

Provide treatment of adult, adolescent and pediatric clients in Primary Care and Mental Health settings:

• Perform psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis with a wide array of acute and/or chronic psychiatric disorders; ensure care team functions efficiently.
• Utilize knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their treatment, psychodynamic issues, development, family dynamics and counseling to plan a comprehensive treatment strategy.
• Prescribe and provide ongoing management of psychotropic medications; document services; order lab work and other diagnostic tests as indicated.
• Consult and coordinate with physicians, Health Center Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, and Primary Care Program Manager as indicated.
• Provide clients and families with information about psychiatric disorders, treatment strategies and community resources.
• Utilize psychotherapy strategies, as appropriate, to assist working through issues and improve coping skills.

• Assist with planning, developing, and educating health providers about behavioral health issues and their impact on client care.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and feedback to clinic staff.
• Participate in conferences and educational updates; help ensure staff knowledge of program activities and goals.
• Serve as a consultant, accepting referrals from other health care providers in matters outside their expertise.

• Participate in educational meetings as available and appropriate.
• Audit peer records upon request to evaluate level of care and documentation standards.
• Participate in or lead quality improvement activities to support…