MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialty in psychiatric or mental health nursing.
- Active Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing certification or comparable experience.
- Experience managing and treating patients with psychiatric illness.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Required Idaho/Oregon licensure. Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or other accredited organization depending on specialty.
Certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider preferred; secured within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to move about the facility and may be required to use stairs; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Requires sufficient mobility and balance to participate in ProACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training) training and to implement its principles.
Hazardous Conditions: Risk of verbal and physical threats from clients. Use of keyboard and computer monitor (repetitive hand motions and potential eye strain). Possible exposure to airborne and blood borne pathogens.
Working Conditions: Primarily in residential or limited-stay facility.
Equipment/Materials Used: common office machines including basic computer programs, printer, calculator, telephone equipment, copier, and facsimile. Drives agency or personal vehicle.
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