APP Psychiatry On-Call/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

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	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I am applying as a Physician Assistant

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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