Job Information

University of Utah Outpatient Psychiatric APRN in Salt Lake City, Utah

Details

Open Date 10/26/2023

Requisition Number PRN36750B

Job Title PS Nurse Practitioner

Working Title Outpatient Psychiatric APRN

Job Grade UGR

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8-5, M-F with some evening hours preferred

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $122,459 - $141,396

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

This position provides outpatient Mental Health Treatment to adult patients in the HMHI Downtown Behavioral Health Clinic. This position will be required to prescribe medications and treat mental health disorders within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

The HMHI Downtown Clinic is an outpatient mental health clinic for adults and youth. The clinic provides medication management and therapy to support patients. We also offer neuropsych testing and one-time consults. Our team of specialists includes psychiatrists and advanced practice clinicians, fellows, residents, therapists, and case managers. We offer individual and group therapy. Learn more about our Clinic here:https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/adult-behavior-clinic

Required licensure to practice as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP ) in the State of Utah. Must hold a valid registered nurse (RN) license in Utah, a graduate degree, and national board certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Performs psychiatric assessments
  • Diagnoses patients and formulates a treatment plan based on patient’s condition.
  • Consults with multi-disciplinary team
  • Initiates and maintains medical drug therapies
  • Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities.
  • Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness

Problem Solving

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of mental health disorders.

Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge of specialty area.

Demonstrated leadership, teaching, research and communication skills.

Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

Preferred

Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Utah State prescriptive privileges.

Licensure is obtained by completing a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master’s degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.

UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

2 years of experience working in mental healthcare.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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