Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Medford, OR

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Department(s): Psychiatry

Intro and job overview: Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, great compensation, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon.

Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility. 

WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

The selected individual will have the opportunity to work with autonomy in a multi - disciplinary team!

Vision: Sharing the power of mental wellbeing

Mission: Providing compassionate care throughout our community 

Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, kayaking, hunting, and fishing.

Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Benefits and Pay Range:

• Salary: $108,142.93 - $135,178.66
• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Days
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Summary: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners-Provides oversight and delivery of psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults served by Klamath Basin Behavioral Health.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities and Qualifications: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Conduct and complete Initial Psychiatric Evaluations including diagnostic formulation, clinical risk assessment, and treatment recommendations.
• Prescribe, administers and review medications of assigned clients. Regularly monitor side effects of prescribed medications. Provide clients with information necessary to make informed consents. 
• Provide back up support to other members of the medical team.
• Orders and monitors laboratory studies, metabolic parameters, and other tests needed to safely monitor consumers’ ongoing psychiatric health.
• Consultation and referrals to clients Primary Care Providers and other specialists for management of the client’s physical health care.
• Coordination with others involved in clients care such as: Pharmacies, Caregivers, Case
• Managers, and Therapists for continuity of care.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality and documentation. Provide thorough and timely documentation using electronic based medical records.
• Consultation with on-site board-certified psychiatrist, and PMHNP is surrounded by an excellent team made up of other PMHNPs, FNP-PMS, 2 nurses, and a medical assistant.
• Loan repayment is available through National Health Services Corp. Relocation assistance and license transfer fees may be provided. 

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Education/Experience: Must meet requirements:

• Holds a minimum of a Master of Science Degree in Nursing. Possesses an active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Oregon. 
• Holds certification in Family Psychiatry by the ANCC (or in adult/child/adolescent psychiatry by another approved accrediting agency). 
• Possesses an active DEA card with Schedule II stimulant privileges. 
• Possesses a Medicare UPIN.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Oregon driver’s license, insurable driving record. Personal automobile insurance is required if clients are transported, or any agency business is conducted by the employee using his/her personal vehicle. Must possess an active DEA card. Must maintain an active nurse practitioner license, PMHNP certification and DEA number.

Other Considerations: Klamath Basin Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating inclusive and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.