Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Outpatient

Job ID: RQ00001746
La Grande, OR
Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatry
Permanent/Full-Timeoutpatient

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Psychiatry (Flexible Schedule)

La Grande, OR | Monday to Friday, Four 10-hour Shifts

About the Opportunity

Join a leading community health organization in rural OR committed to delivering quality care with a hometown touch. This outpatient setting provides comprehensive behavioral health services to all ages, supporting a population of over 35,000 residents. The organization is financially stable, boasting a state-of-the-art facility with a strong team dedicated to patient care and community wellness.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and provide consults primarily for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Working alongside a dynamic team, including a psychiatrist and LCSWs, you'll engage in a collaborative environment with access to onsite labs and over 30 exam rooms. The schedule offers flexibility with four 10-hour shifts, and support is available from a scribe if patient volume exceeds 15 per day.

Position Highlights

  • ✓ Extremely flexible schedule with no weekend work
  • ✓ Competitive salary with total compensation package of $157k+ with additional annual bonuses
  • ✓ $15k sign-on bonus
  • ✓ RVU bonuses and quality bonuses
  • ✓ Student Loan Assistance: $18k for a 3-year commitment
  • ✓ Generous $8k for CME, licenses, dues, and subscriptions
  • ✓ Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • ✓ 401k with employer match
  • ✓ Six weeks of PTO in years 1-5, plus 1 week for CME
  • ✓ Annual raises and supportive team environment
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment. You should have a passion for working with diverse patient populations and a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.

    Next Steps

    If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in community health, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will guide you through the interview process, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $145k+
    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 Nurse Practitioner- Outpatient 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 July 7, 2026.
    What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
    The employer attached a range of $145k+ 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.