Bay Area Hospital is looking for a Perm Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner _ ._ _ As the Medical Center for Oregon’s South Coast, Bay Area Hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services._ ** We offer a great atmosphere and many growth opportunities for our employees.**

** Job Description:**

• Full-time
• Shift as assigned
• The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for managing mental health problems and coordinating health and wellness programs for Bay Area Hospital patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and within the nursing standards of care
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Effective verbal and written communication skills

- Maintains confidentiality, thinks and acts independently with minimal supervision

- Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

- Exhibits the ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally and with the public

- Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position

- Personal responsibility for ongoing educational growth, and collaborating with others to provide solutions for continued patient quality

• PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: ****

****- Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently

- Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs

- Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision

- Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects

- Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair

- Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids

- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone

- May be required to lift up to 75 pounds

- May require periodic use of personal computer

• ** Not accepting Locums candidates**

** Compensation and Benefits:**

• ** Competitive salary range based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview). Provider may submit salary expectations with presentation.**
• _ Relocation assistance_
• ** $10,000 sign-on bonus**
• Medical options including basic and premium PPOs and a high deductible plan with a health savings account
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Basic life/AD&D term insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement plans, including:
  • 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 457 Roth
  • 403(b) Tax Sheltered Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000
• The BAH Family Scholarship Program
• Paid time off up to 25 days a year and a cash-out option up to 80 PTO hours
• Extended sick leave
• Paid leave in case of bereavement or jury duty
• Employee assistance program
• Affordable childcare at Bright Beginnings Learning Center
• Voluntary insurance through Aflac
• Telehealth with Teladoc on a 24/7 basis
• Wellness clinic on site
• Fitness Center available 24/7 for $6/month
• Health club membership discounts
• Wellness program with incentives
• Will preparation, identity theft protection and cell phone discounts

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (prior to start) - REQUIRED
• Oregon license (or willing to obtain) - REQUIRED
• Experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PREFERRED

ABOUT THE FACILITY

_ About Bay Area Hospital:_

As the Medical Center for Oregon’s South Coast, Bay Area Hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The hospital’s inpatient and outpatient services include medical, surgical, pediatric, critical care, home health, outpatient and acute inpatient psychiatric, oncology, obstetrical, and other specialties.

We recently built the Prefontaine Cardiovascular Center, and a new Wound Care Center, offering hyperbaric therapy. In July of 2015, the hospital completed the Bay Area Cancer Center, making sure families throughout the region have access to cutting-edge cancer treatment and related services. We also administer the Kids’ HOPE Center, a one-stop service for abused children.

Physicians, nurses, and technologists are on duty 24-hours a day to meet the medical and emergency needs of South Coast residents and visitors. Our highly skilled staff is involved in a constant process of professional educational opportunities to keep abreast of the latest medical innovations.

Modern technology has made diagnosis and treatment easier. New and expanded medical services include laser treatments, MRI, CT, PET, mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, laparoscopy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, varicose vein treatment, advanced radiation therapy, and robotic-assisted surgery.

Bay Area Hospital is committed to quality health care. Proof of this commitment is our accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.