APP Psychiatry - University Health Center

The Nebraska Medical Center • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The APP Psychiatry role at the University Health Center provides outpatient psychiatric care to UNL students through a combination of telehealth and in-person visits. The work emphasizes psychiatric medication management for conditions including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, in close collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). The provider may also deliver comprehensive care to patients with a range of DSM-5 psychiatric conditions in outpatient and/or inpatient settings for medical patients, working with a designated supervising physician.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner: At least two years of RN experience, or an equivalent combination of RN and nurse practitioner experience; two years of RN experience equals one year of APRN experience.
• Nurse Practitioner: Current Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or a compact state.
• Nurse Practitioner: Current APRN license.
• Nurse Practitioner: Appropriate certification for the position, department, and population served: AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, or FNP-BC.
• Physician Assistant: Master’s degree from an ARC-PA-approved program, or one of the stated alternatives for applicants with a bachelor’s degree, including required approval and, where applicable, an agreement to obtain a master’s degree within three years.
• Physician Assistant: Ability to maintain CME hours required by Nebraska and NCCPA certification requirements.
• Physician Assistant: Current Nebraska Physician Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain it before providing care.
• Ability to function autonomously and make independent decisions as part of a comprehensive team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Efficient use of information systems, data-processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching and education resources.
• Ability to comprehend and follow policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Flexibility and commitment to team involvement and organizational goals.
• Familiarity with patient-care equipment appropriate to the specialty.
• Knowledge of healthcare policy and societal factors affecting care delivery.
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; upon first renewal, certification must be from an American Heart Association-endorsed program.
• Possess a waiver for prescribing Buprenorphine upon hire for inpatient and emergency departments.

Nice To Haves

• Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
• Physician Assistant: Prior experience working in a related healthcare field as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to individuals with DSM-5 psychiatric conditions in outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
• Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician.
• Examine and diagnose patients, develop treatment plans, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and other medical providers.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.
• Perform testing and administrative support functions as needed.

Benefits

• Dedicated Professional Development Fund.
• Flex Time.
• Paid CME Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level