Psychiatric Services Care Team Nurse (RN)

We are hiring a registered nurse to provide practice management support, direct care and work as a provider extender to support patients in between visits with their provider.

YOUR ROLE:
As our Psychiatric Services Care Team Nurse, you will work in collaboration with other care team members to address patient’s psychiatric needs and works closely with the Primary Care Provider, the Psychiatric Care Provider, the Psychiatric Intake Coordinator, and the patient's care team. You will oversee the respective provider’s assigned patient panel by directing and facilitating care to support the patient and incorporating the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

DUTIES:
• Observe, analyze and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written, and accurately communicate this information.
• Recognize abnormal and critical clinical findings and takes appropriate action including notifying provider.
• Takes responsibility for facilitation and coordination of medication management as prescribed by the Psychiatric team. Coordinate services involving the PCP as needed, for example scheduling follow up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
• Participates in the ongoing management of patients with mental health diagnosis, as designated by and in consultation with the Psychiatric Provider.
• Communicates with patients in person and over the telephone regarding issues concerning management of their mental health diagnosis, coordination of treatment plans/changes, as well as coordination of services. Includes follow-up with the patient when indicated.
• Providers care via telephone or in person appointments for reassurance and to monitor for side effects until future appointments with their prescriber, for example starting a new medication.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and current RN license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Experience in Behavioral Health a plus.
• CPR/BLS certified in adult and pediatric required.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to coordinate and integrate services, and work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the competencies required of a Qualified Mental Health Professional/RN according to the Oregon Administrative Rules for Mental Health Programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or ASL preferred.