Medical Nurse Practitioner (1099)

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Medical Nurse Practitioner (1099)

Pay rate : $105.00 per hour.

Sign-on bonus : 5,000 sign-on and relocation bonus with a 1-year commitment.

Company : Oregon State Hospital Salem, OR.

Job Description :

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing the health problems of clients, particularly those with mental health and emotional issues. This includes developing intervention plans, managing acute and chronic illnesses, and performing medical and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice.

• Client Assessment and Management : NPs would assess clients, gather their medical history, and conduct physical examinations. They would develop diagnoses, manage acute and chronic conditions, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures : NPs would order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform medical and diagnostic procedures as needed, and prescribe, dispense, and administer therapeutic medications.
• Mental Health Focus : In the context of OSH, the focus would be on clients with mental health and emotional disorders, including those with forensic backgrounds.
• Psychiatric Medications : NPs would be authorized to prescribe, dispense, and administer psychotropic medications, including legend drugs and controlled substances, within the scope of their practice and the Oregon Nurse Practice Act.
• Teamwork and Collaboration : NPs would collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, other nurses, and mental health therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
• Teaching and Mentoring : NPs may be involved in teaching and mentoring other healthcare professionals, including students and staff, in the principles of advanced practice nursing.
• Referrals and Coordination : NPs would refer clients to other health care providers and coordinate their care, ensuring continuity and integration of services.

Knowledge And Skills