APP Psychiatry/UKHC
University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union
Posting Details Job Title APP Psychiatry/UKHC Requisition Number RE48616 Working Title APP Psychiatry Department Name MG345: Psychiatry Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 15 Salary Range $95,056-185,848/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, standing, walking. May lift up to 50 lbs. Shift Monday – Friday – Combination of 8:00AM – 5:00PM and 9:00AM – 6:00PM shifts to total 40 hours per week; Occasional nights/weekends Job Summary The Department of Psychiatry is hiring for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who will provide clinical services for both the Department of Psychiatry’s Treatment Refractory Depression (TRD) clinic as well as provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management and participation in the delivery of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functioning within the acute care psychiatric hospital and hospital-based clinic setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily in the outpatient psychiatric setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients through in-person and telehealth visits. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day to day patient care from step down to discharge.
The APP may also play a backup role in the psych admission process on the ESH campus and for UK HealthCare’s EmPath unit or other areas the Department of Psychiatry provides services. 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 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.
Forbes magazine announced in February 2023 that it ranked the University of Kentucky sixth out of 500 total companies on its America’s Best Large Employers list. UK is listed second nationally in the education category. The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee’s base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year.
For additional information on University of Kentucky’s benefits, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement. In addition, the Department of Psychiatry provides paid time and funding for professional development to include monthly Grand Rounds, didactic teaching from our faculty as part of our resident physician education programs, CEU opportunities from several behavioral health-related fields across the University as well as opportunities to collaborate on research projects, published papers and other scholarly work.
If you are interested in joining our team of behavioral health providers making a difference in our community and across the State, please consider applying for this position.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered) Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 12/30/2024 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 background check and/or drug screen.
The APP may also play a backup role in the psych admission process on the ESH campus and for UK HealthCare’s EmPath unit or other areas the Department of Psychiatry provides services. 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 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.
Forbes magazine announced in February 2023 that it ranked the University of Kentucky sixth out of 500 total companies on its America’s Best Large Employers list. UK is listed second nationally in the education category. The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee’s base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year.
For additional information on University of Kentucky’s benefits, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement. In addition, the Department of Psychiatry provides paid time and funding for professional development to include monthly Grand Rounds, didactic teaching from our faculty as part of our resident physician education programs, CEU opportunities from several behavioral health-related fields across the University as well as opportunities to collaborate on research projects, published papers and other scholarly work.
If you are interested in joining our team of behavioral health providers making a difference in our community and across the State, please consider applying for this position.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered) Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 12/30/2024 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 background check and/or drug screen.
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