NURSE PRACTITIONER - PSYCHIATRIC PRIMARY CARE

Description : Job Summary : Provide high-quality health care through direct assessment, diagnosis, and formulation / implementation of treatment plan for patients with common psychiatric illnesses or symptoms (may include ordering, interpreting, and following up on diagnostic assessments;

ordering medications; and assuming on-call responsibilities). Perform health maintenance services, including patient education, for well members.

Refer patients for further treatment within the MH department for complex or difficult problems needing more than primary mental health support.

Document in writing all care in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical / legal standards.

Provide all medical care in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital / clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician), and State licensing guidelines.

Position focus is on helping primary care team provide care to patients with mental health needs. This position is a consultative role and will work in partnership to manage panel of members under the accountability of Primary Care provider.

Essential Responsibilities : Provide assessment and follow up consultation for Primary Care MDs when mental health issues are present and beyond scope of practice of primary care physicians.

Support smooth transition or stabilization of members discharged from mental health care back into primary care for follow up and ongoing management.

Coordinate with the mental health department and represent point of contact resource for primary care in coordination of care for members with co-occurring mental and physical illnesses.

All other duties as required by licensure and the organization that will assist in the care and management of members who have psychiatric issues or illnesses.

On call responsibilities consist of back up for Ambulatory Psychiatrists coverage of on call duties. At all times a hospital based psychiatrist would be available for consult and coverage of issues beyond the scope of the NP.

Basic Qualifications : Experience Minimum two (2) years of experience providing services within mental health clinic or agency.

Education PMHNP from accredited program or equivalent requirements to meet State Licensure.High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided) Nurse Practitioner License (in the state where care is provided) Nurse Practitioner National Certificate from American Association for Nurse Practitioners Drug Enforcement Administration Registration National Provider Identifier required at hire Additional Requirements : Thorough and working knowledge of all common diseases in specialty field;

familiarity with less common diseases.Working knowledge of State health care laws, licensing board regulations and controlled substance regulations.

Important to know limitations and when to refer patients.Ability to assess, diagnose and effectively treat common medical and psychiatric diseases.

Ability to use appropriate procedural / testing equipment, to see large volume of patients, and to interface with large provider and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications : PMHNP from accredited program. Primary Location : Oregon,Portland,East Interstate Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start : 08 : 00 AM Working Hours End : 05 : 00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group / Union Affiliation : W05AFTLocal 5017 Job Level : Individual Contributor Department : Interstate - East Medical Ofcs - Mental Health / Psychiatry-NP / PA - 1008 Pay Range : $63.

69 - $79.25 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.

Travel : No At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do.

We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work.

Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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