Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
No prior experience required
Strong foundation in evidence-based practice
Ability to develop comprehensive healthcare plans
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a student health environment
Focus on the mental health needs of the student population
Develop thorough healthcare plans for patients
Coordinate inpatient care and outpatient follow-up as needed
Ensure a safe and quality care environment
Demonstrate advanced medical knowledge and clinical competency
Maintain timely and compliant documentation
Benefits
Full-time position with day shift hours
Opportunity for ongoing professional development
Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
Engagement with a diverse student population
Focus on mental health in an ambulatory care setting
Full Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title APP Univ Health Services Psychiatry/UKHC
Requisition Number RE56331
Working Title
Department Name M8505: AMB-UHS Clinics
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 15
Salary Range $108,647-177,825/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Intermittent repetitive motion/
Shift
Day shift.
Job Summary
The UHS Psych/Mental Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the ambulatory care setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team in the student health environment focusing on the mental health needs of the identified population.
The complexity of the student health/UHS service line requires an in depth knowledge of the multiple aspects of care throughout the continuum and the ability to develop a thorough health care plan for the patients seen in this space.
On occasion the APP who functions primarily in the clinic may perform some coordination of inpatient care and outpatient follow-up after discharge. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care.
The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
Internal Employee Being Considered. (IEBC)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
