Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Pendleton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Pendleton
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$ 10272 - 13880
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Initial Posting Date:
04/11/2025Application Deadline:
04/30/2025Agency:
Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:
$10272 $13880Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)Job Description:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Pendleton)
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution Pendleton Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton Oregon. This role requires onsite work and offers the chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals serving a traditionally underserved community. In addition to the rewarding nature of the position youll enjoy the outstanding benefits the state is known for including participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Join us in making a meaningful impact while advancing your career!
About the Job Your Role
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners provide psychiatric assessment and psychotropic medication management as clinically indicated to mentally ill adults in custody (AIC) within the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) of the ODOC including referral of AICs to programs and services as appropriate and to provide oncall crisis intervention services afterhours holidays and on weekends. The employee will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and will coordinate care of AIC patients with other members of the treatment team.
BHS is comprised of an administrative unit which sets policy and longterm direction for targeted service populations at each of the institutions which may include diagnostic evaluation stabilization treatment release planning and casemanagement services for mentally ill and developmentally disabled AICs. 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.
This position is represented by American Federation 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Oregon Nurse Practitioner 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.
Additional Requirements:
Have a current DEA registration or the ability to obtain one
Possess a current National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
Be a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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
Treating affective illness and distress psychotic disorders mood disorders anxiety disorders substance use disorder persistent mental illness and survivors of sexual .
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 followup.
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.
Application Information
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job offer.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
As part of our selection process we may require additional assessment stages such as written exercises to further evaluate candidates qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
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Working Conditions
The work is conducted in an adult male and/or female prison. Adults in custody may become physically and verbally abusive and s 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 nonthreatening environment to prevent aggressive or high anxiety AIC 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.
About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities promote accountability and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety trust and belonging. We strive to be an antiracist corrections system. Welcoming inclusive and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff volunteers and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for nonPERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package which includes:
Vacation sick leave and 11 paid holidays
21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
Optional short and longterm disability
Term life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
About the Process What to Expect
After the application deadline a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
Final candidates will have a background check PREA check and reference checks.
A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations and welcome to the team!
Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprintbased background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you please contact the recruiter for more information.
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.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison 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. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility. Please note if you are a veteran you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.
Questions
If you have questions about the position selection process or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter:
Reference Number: Req178690
Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings and the system may be down for several hours.
ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire applicants will be required to complete an I9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
Employment Type
Full-Time
