Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (Behavioral Health/Psychiatric)

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Direct Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/833910900

The incumbent will provide intensive therapeutic services, consultation, and support to patients at Chemawa Indian Health Center in substance abuse, addictions, and co-occurring disorders (prevention, treatment, and aftercare). The position is located at the Western Oregon Service Unit (WOSU), Salem Oregon.

Duties

• Provides direct and comprehensive primary and psychiatric nursing care to patients.
• Orders laboratory tests as necessary to assure an accurate diagnosis.
• Prescribes medications to treat specific illnesses.
• Education patient and family members ways to maintain and improve mental health status.

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BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):

Basic Requirements - Education

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a nurse position. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Successfully completed a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program.

Basic Requirements - Education (Advanced Practice Nurse Positions)

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for an Advanced Practice Nurse position. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Successfully completed a graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.

Basic Requirements - Licensure

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the Licensure requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank.

Passed the National Council Licensure Examination AND I possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Basic Requirements - Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the Licensure requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank. Licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by this position.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated online at USA Jobs

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $116,220.00 - $175,551.00 per year

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Work Location: In person

Salary : $116,220 - $175,551