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| Post Code: D705 |
| Announcement Number: LECO0408 |
| Classification Number: C6255 |
| Open: 04/01/2005 |
| Revised: 06/30/2009 (Close Date) |
| Close: 07/14/2009 |
| Location: Statewide |
| Availability: Full Time |
NURSE PRACTITIONER |
(Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)
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$5,658 - $7,904 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
These positions are with Behavior and Health Services for the Department of Corrections. They are located at facilities in Salem, Portland, Wilsonville, Ontario, Pendleton, Umatilla, Baker City, and North Bend. These positions may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through PERS, as defined by statute. This benefit will be discussed with you at time of hire.
The Department has authority to negotiate the starting salary (within the salary range) depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The salary should be discussed during the interview process.
Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles Division check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification.
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TO QUALIFY
You must:
- possess a current Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner’s license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
There is no test for this announcement. If you meet the “To Qualify” requirements, your name will be placed on the hiring list with a code of QLF.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The purpose of this job/position is Medication Management for mentally ill inmates including examination, diagnosis, prescription of treatment, and performance of specialized procedures that are within the scope of practice of the licensed nurse practitioner, with referral to physician when determination is made that illness or treatment is beyond that scope of practice. Treatment is provided in a setting that ranges from ambulatory or clinic care to Infirmary. Major Duties:
- performs comprehensive mental health evaluations of inmates including review of information obtained by other mental health care providers; completes history of previous psychiatric treatment, review of laboratory and other diagnostic tests; examines the inmate for present pathology; establishes a diagnosis for mental health problems, prescribes treatment and a follow-up plan; documents findings in the medical record.
- performs further diagnostic procedures, monitoring pharmacotherapeutic agents; recommends admission to Mental Health Infirmary; initiates referrals;
- documents results of examinations, diagnoses and treatment in the individual inmate’s medical record, using the problem-oriented charting format; assures the maintenance of medical confidentiality and complies with Department of Corrections and other statutory requirements concerning release of medical information;
- obtains written informed consent, according to Department of Corrections Rule, from inmate prior to administration of any diagnostic or treatment procedure which poses a material risk of substantial pain or harm to the inmate; provides information and consultation to inmates about findings and prescribed treatment;
- provides medical information to health care providers as necessary, to assure continuity of prescribed treatment and programmatic function of the inmate and to maintain the safety and security of the institution;
- participates with other members of the mental health and health care team in the development of individualized inmate treatment plans requiring close supervision, and for resolution of identified problems;
- performs work according to guidelines and procedure for maintenance of a secure environment in the correctional setting; participates in the development of Continuous Quality Improvements (CQI); projects and makes recommendations to the appropriate program area for improvement or necessary change; and
- assumes responsibility for professional growth and continued education; represents Department of Corrections in court as determined necessary by the Attorney General’s Office concerning health care.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department;
- requires being a role-model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others;
- must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change;
- requires contact with inmates in a prison setting who may become violent;
- is exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards inherent in a health care and correctional setting;
- may be assigned to any facility; and
- requires in-state travel.
You must have a valid driver's license and good driving record or an acceptable alternate means of transportation.
THIS IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send a completed and signed State of Oregon application form (PD100) along with a copy of your current license for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in the application process, contact the Department of Corrections at (877) 888-5234. You can get the job announcement from any local State Employment Office or you can get both the announcement and application by the Internet: www.odocjobs.com
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
Preference points are awarded to eligible veterans seeking employment with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Veterans must provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these additional preference points and must submit the documentation with each application. If there are modifications made to the DD214, then it must be accompanied by a DD215. Only DD214 Member Copy, Service Copy 2 and Service Copy 3 are accepted to verify character of service. Other copies will not be accepted and points will not be awarded.
Required documentation must include:
- a copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference; OR
- a copy of the DD214/215 and a public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Department of Corrections
ATTN: Rhonda Crawford Recruitment Analyst
1793 13th Street SE, Suite 1
Salem, Oregon 97302-2599
FAX: (503) 378-5449 or email odocjobs
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Notice of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date.
Reference letters, resumes or work examples should be kept for interviews. The Dept. of Corrections cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost through the mail. We are unable to verify receipt of your application materials due to the volume of applications received daily. If you fax your application, please forward a hard copy by mail.
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KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW.
COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
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