Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Provides primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Department: Behavioral Health – Alliance for Community Wellness
Reports to: Behavioral Health Manager
Position Type: .25 FTE, 10 hours/week, nonexempt
Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This bilingual differential is included in the wage range above.
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Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, multi-faceted provider to help us expand our clinical services. Our target patient base includes people living with HIV/HCV; members of the LGBTQ community, including trans and gender diverse individuals; people who inject drugs/have substance use disorder; and others utilizing HIV Alliance services. The provider will work with a team including Peer Recovery Specialists, HIV/HCV Care Coordinators, HIV PrEP/PEP Coordinators, HIV Pharmacists, HIV Certified RNs, Clinic Coordinator, Testing/Lab Staff and Medical Director. Support for this multi-disciplinary provider includes a Clinical Advisory Committee which consists of Infectious Disease, Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Primary Care, Pharmacy, and other providers.
HIV Alliance seeks to deliver one-stop, low barrier, harm-reduction-focused care with the goal of improving health and wellness for those living with and at risk for HIV. Services are currently modified for COVID safety and are provided both in-person, with appropriate safety measures, and via tele-medicine. This is an opportunity to participate in the growth and development of our clinical services and to practice high impact medicine.
We offer a flexible schedule and are currently seeking a provider for 10 hours a week with opportunity for increased hours as clinic grows.
Essential Responsibilities
Deliver culturally competent, harm reduction focused care
Build and maintain relationships with medical providers
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease progression and relevant therapies
Maintain up-to-date and accurate records
Comfortable with provision of tele-medicine and use of EHR
Deliver care to HIV Alliance patients of all genders
Participate in necessary meetings
Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions, develop and implement treatment plans.
Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans
Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including therapists, care coordinators, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.
Develop practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.
Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.
Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field
Current PHMNP credentials
One year of responsible Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience
Valid Oregon driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy, ability to transport self to job-related events and education locations
TB test provided by the agency
Flexible hours required
Ability to pass agency criminal background check
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required
The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Working conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings
HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.
HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.
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