Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Initial Posting Date: 04/11/2024 Application Deadline: 04/29/2024 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $9,641 - $13,027 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Wilsonville) Job Description: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Wilsonville) Coffee Creek Correctional Facility - Wilsonville, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections We have an outstanding opportunity for a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner located at our Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville. This position is required to work on-site / in-person. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. ODOC's mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute. What you will be doing Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners provide psychiatric assessment and psychotropic medication management as clinically indicated to mentally ill inmates within the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) of the ODOC, including referral of inmates to programs and services as appropriate, and to provide on-call crisis intervention services after-hours, holidays, and on weekends. The employee will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate care of inmate patients with other members of the treatment team. BHS is comprised of an administrative unit which sets policy and long-term direction for targeted service populations at each of the institutions which may include diagnostic evaluation, stabilization, treatment, release planning, and case-management services for mentally ill and developmentally disabled inmates. A continuum of special housing assignments have been identified in the Mental Health Infirmary, Intermediate Care Housing, Behavioral Housing Unit, Day Treatment, and Mental Health housing. Minimum Qualifications A current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing AND a current Prescriptive Authority Certification within the Oregon APRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice. This classification is distinguished from other Nurse Practitioner and nursing classifications by the responsibility to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders or the potential for such disorders using the full scope of their therapeutic skills. Knowledge of Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat mental disorders, injuries, and diseases. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, drug interactions, and preventive health care measures. Psychiatric advanced practice nursing and medical principles and practices. Human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathology, nutrition, and pharmacology. Human behavior and growth. Community resources for patient referral. Requested Skills in Treating affective illness and distress, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use/abuse, persistent mental illness, and survivors of sexual assault. Therapeutic treatments, use of examination instruments, and administration of medications with an emphasis on psychotropic medications. Patient psychiatric treatment assessment, including mental status examinations, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures, analysis of data, and problem identification. Developing and modifying treatment plans, including further diagnostic studies, therapy, patient education, and identification of parameters for follow-up. Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Working with aggressive, abusive or combative patients. Communicating orally and in writing with a variety of individuals ranging from health care professionals to laypersons. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview. How to Apply In the Job History section of your online Workday application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and general knowledge requirements and requested skills. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position. Applicants must update their Job History in Workday. Applications submitted without updating Job History on Workday may not be considered. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview. In the Work Experience section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application. Working Conditions The work is conducted in an adult male and/or female prison. Adults in custody may become physically and verbally abusive and assaults and disturbances may occur. Training in, and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, emergency procedures, and defensive measures is essential. Contact with adults in custody during treatment, consultation, or supervision may take place with the Nurse Practitioner out of visual range of security staff. Vigilance and awareness are required to maintain a non-threatening environment to prevent aggressive or high anxiety inmate behavior. May have exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, radiation, and other hazards inherent within a health care and correctional setting. Will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department. Requirements for Employment You must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. The Selection Process - We expect to Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills. Consideration of top candidates - Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager. There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position. Background check and reference checks - All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check. Benefits The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance - all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute. You can substantially increase your income by being on call after hours and weekends. Additional Information: IMPORTANT: Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice. Veterans' Preference Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility. Please note - if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied. Questions If you have questions about the position . click apply for full job details