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Description
nThe Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric care to patients in a primary care clinic, diagnosing, triaging, and providing prescription medications for a complex patient population with behavioral and mental health diagnoses. Develops treatment plans and provides brief intervention strategies for patients. Collaborates and consults with medical providers, behavioral health consultants, mental health providers, and other care partners to ensure safe, effective, high quality treatment for patients.
nDirect Patient Care
nnnProvides direct patient care within the scope of psychiatry in an outpatient primary care setting.
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nnExamines, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic mental health conditions.
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nnDevelops treatment plans and manages patient health issues in accordance with established clinic protocols.
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nnAdvocates for patients in coordinating the use of the entire health care system to benefit the patient, referring to specialty providers when indicated.
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nnWorks with clinical team and community partners to optimize patient care access.
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nnDeliver patient care within HRSA services scope and approved locations, encompassing patient homes, community-based sites, and providing home-based care when necessary and in adherence to defined services and safety protocols. Local travel required.
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n nStandards of Practice
nnnUses current evidence-based guidelines in creating diagnostic and treatment plans; utilizing tools such as “Up to Date”.
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nnProvides care which reflects health care cost consciousness and addresses social determinants of health.
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nnEffectively utilizes team-based care model, leveraging expertise of all members of multi-disciplinary team.
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nnActs as patient educator, leveraging tools (e.g., EHR, on-line resources, written materials, MY Chart messages, etc..) to effectively communicate information with patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, disease prevention, safe health behaviors, self-care skills, and health promotion.
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n nDocumentation/Indirect patient care
nnnMaintains accurate electronic health records of patients and completes documentation in timely manner.
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nnReflects critical thinking in documentation.
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nnResponds to patient telephone calls and MyChart messages in a timely manner.
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nnAccurately codes patient charts to ensure correct billing.
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nnUtilizes EHR tools (e.g., “fyi”, problem-based charting, etc.) to enable other clinical team members to effectively care for patients.
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n nSkills & Knowledge: Experience working with low-income populations preferred. Experience working on computers including typing/keyboarding skills. Excellent customer service skills and ability to handle dissatisfied patients effectively and respectfully. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Knowledge of health insurance plans. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to train and teach staff. Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures. Knowledge of regulatory requirements including CLIA and OSHA standards. Ability to work with practice management software.
nWho We Are
nMosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income.
nWe focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team based environment.
nMosaic Community Health offers more than just a job, it is a lifestyle. A lifestyle of serving others. A lifestyle of being an integral part of your community. A lifestyle that offers work/life balance. A lifestyle of enjoying the outdoors! Central Oregon offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, so enjoy a PTO day on the mountain, biking/hiking trails, or the river! A lifestyle that improves lives, including yours. Of course, we also offer a great benefit package!
nQualifications
nEducation
nRequired
nnMasters or better
n nLicenses & Certifications
nRequired
nnnCPR
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nnDEA Certificate
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nnDriver's License
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nnPsychiatric NP
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n nExperience
nRequired
nn3 years: A minimum of three years’ experience in a primary care setting.
n nEqual Opportunity Employer
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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Worksite address
bend, OR, 97707, US
Who can apply
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