Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Primary Care
Company: Kaiser
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job 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.PrimaryLocation :
Oregon,Salem,Skyline Medical OfficesHoursPerWeek : 40Shift :
DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriWorkingHoursStart : 07:30
AMWorkingHoursEnd : 07:00 PMJob Schedule : Full-timeJob Type :
StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation :
W05 AFT Local 5017Job Level : Individual ContributorJob Category :
Nursing Licensed & Nurse PractitionersDepartment : Skyline Medical
Offices - Mental Hlth/Psych-O/P Program - 1008Travel : Yes, 10 % of
the TimeKaiser 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.
Keywords: Kaiser, Springfield , Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Primary Care, Healthcare , Salem, Oregon
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