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
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.
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