Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team at the Douglas County Jail located in Roseburg, OR. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. Your expertise will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Responsibilities:
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Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in the medical unit, housing units, and/or via telepsychiatry to evaluate current/past mental health issues.
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Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
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Collaborates with the Mental Health Clinician regarding patient status and treatment.
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Manages psychiatric medication for patients utilizing MedHealth formulary. When non-formulary medications are required, the psychiatric practitioner will follow established protocols for obtaining such medications.
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Delivers care in accordance with established MedHealth Policies and Procedures.
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Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures, and within state, local, federal guidelines.
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Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel.
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Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contact.
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Collaborates with Health Service Administrator, Medical Director, Medical Nurse Practitioner, and Security Personnel regarding patients as needed.
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Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pharmaceutical & Therapeutic meetings via phone or in person.
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Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
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Must have an active, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Oregon with Mental Health Certification
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Must have at least one (1) year of experience
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Correctional experience preferred
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Must have a valid DEA
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Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Shift Details:
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Part-Time: 3 hours/week, flexible schedule
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On-call hours (additional pay)
For more information, visit our website at https://mymedhealth.care/.
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