Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Title : Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Location : Salem, OR 97301

Duration : 1 year to long term

Schedule : Standard Shift (8am -5pm)

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing the health problems of clients, particularly those with mental health and emotional issues . This includes developing intervention plans, managing acute and chronic illnesses, and performing medical and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice.
• Client Assessment and Management : NPs would assess clients, gather their medical history, and conduct physical examinations. They would develop diagnoses, manage acute and chronic conditions, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures : NPs would order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform medical and diagnostic procedures as needed, and prescribe, dispense, and administer therapeutic medications.
• Mental Health Focus : In the context of OSH, the focus would be on clients with mental health and emotional disorders, including those with forensic backgrounds.
• Psychiatric Medications : NPs would be authorized to prescribe, dispense, and administer psychotropic medications, including legend drugs and controlled substances, within the scope of their practice .
• Teamwork and Collaboration : NPs would collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, other nurses, and mental health therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
• Teaching and Mentoring : NPs may be involved in teaching and mentoring other healthcare professionals, including students and staff, in the principles of advanced practice nursing.
• Referrals and Coordination : NPs would refer clients to other health care providers and coordinate their care, ensuring continuity and integration of services.

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