APP Psychiatry On-Call/UKHC
Full Time
Job Title
APP Psychiatry On-Call/UKHC
Requisition Number
DU12546
Department Name
MG345: Psychiatry
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$45.70-89.35/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
On Call
Required Education
MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
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
The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
On-Call; as-needed and may include weekends and nights.
Job Summary
The On-Call Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functioning within the acute care psychiatric hospital setting works in collaboration with and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The APP functions primarily in the inpatient psychiatric setting, managing acute and chronically ill patients. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from step down to discharge. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting.
The APP may also play a role in the psych admission process. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
NA
Deadline to Apply
09/23/2024
Our University Community
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