Job Summary
Job Description
Our client (inpatient facility) looking for TWO PMHNPs to work on a locum tenens contract for the next six months with the option to extend or go permanent after that.
The primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. Mental health providers play an essential role in achieving our client’s vision to be an environment which inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all.
Why consider this position?
You’ll be with a staff of 40+ Board Certified Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, including Forensic and Geriatric Psychiatrists
An average patient load of 10 to 30 (depending upon the acuity of the unit) and seeing on average five to seven patients daily.
Somewhat flexible schedule allowing for four 10 hour shifts during the week.
A fully staffed medical and dental clinic, to address the medical care needs of patients.
You’ll work in a collaborative environment with a team of bright individuals .
A workplace which promotes mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm.
Job Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients to include diagnosis, mental status evaluation, pharmacologic management, risk assessment and use of physical examination, laboratory, imaging, and other discipline assessments, as necessary.
Perform psychiatric evaluations. This includes evaluations for competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility. It may also include other evaluations as needed for forensic review boards or courts.
Qualifications
MSN - Psychiatry
Valid Oregon License
Forensic experience is strongly preferred
Inpatient experience
Working Hours
No OT
Four 10s are allowed
Skills
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other medical professionals
Inpatient experience
Medication Management