Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Psychiatry (Flexible Schedule)
La Grande, OR | Four 10-hour shifts per week, Mon–Fri, No Weekends
About the Opportunity
Join a respected community health organization in La Grande, Oregon, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This outpatient role offers a balanced lifestyle with no weekend work, allowing you to enjoy all that northeastern Oregon has to offer. The organization prides itself on delivering high-quality behavioral health services and has been a cornerstone of the La Grande community for over a century.
Position Overview
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages, focusing on initial psychiatric evaluations and medication management. You will be part of a collaborative team that includes a psychiatrist, fellow PMHNPs, social workers, and behavioral health specialists. The typical patient load is 14-17 individuals per day, with scribe support available for those seeing more than 15 patients. While the position is primarily outpatient, occasional emergency room consultations may occur.
Position Highlights
✓ Four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday
✓ No weekend work and minimal call (1:16 by phone)
✓ Collaborative team including psychiatrists and social workers
✓ Focus on a broad range of psychiatric conditions
✓ Scribe support available for high patient volumes
✓ Opportunity to serve a diverse patient population
✓ Strong community roots and commitment to rural healthcare
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for rural healthcare and community service. Familiarity with Epic EMR is a plus. This position is perfect for a provider who values team collaboration and enjoys working in a supportive and patient-focused environment.
Next Steps
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to ensure a good fit for both you and our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $157k+
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $150,000
- 30 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position in La Grande, Oregon still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on October 28, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $157k+ to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 30 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Oregon?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Oregon's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Oregon board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 10/28/2026