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| Job Title | APP Psychiatry Empath Nights/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE43810 |
| Working Title | APP Psychiatry Empath Nights |
| 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 and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification or enrollment in post master’s program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) |
| Physical Requirements | The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. |
| Shift | Night shift. |
| Job Summary | The Psychiatry Empath night shift APP functioning within the acute care psychiatric hospital emergency room setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team and functions as an integral member of the psychiatry department medical management team. It is within the psychiatry emergency department where the APP manages the care aspects of the assigned patient’s stay from admission to discharge or transfer and also may play a role in the admissions process at ESH. 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. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/25/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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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