KY: In-Patient PMHNP Opportunity: Full Time, Employed with benefits!
About The Position
Opportunity Details Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Lexington, KY The Ridge Behavioral Healthcare System in Lexington, KY, is recruiting a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work with In-Patient Services. The Ridge provides psychiatric and dual diagnosis treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Position Duties & Highlights: Full time employment Monday-Friday schedule Work in a collaborative practice with the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while working with a professional, competent and compassionate staff Initial evaluations of new patients; follow-ups and medication management; treatment team participation; participation in call rotation Patient population of adults and child/adolescent Compensation: Base Salary Comprehensive Health Benefits package Paid Malpractice Insurance 401K with company match Paid Time Off CME financial assistance Relocation assistance negotiable, if moving. Requirements: Graduation from accredited Master’s level Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatry. Kentucky license or the ability to obtain ANCC certification required New graduates welcome to apply THE HOSPITAL: Located in Lexington, KY, in the heart of Bluegrass Country, Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents and adults. Hospital website: www.ridgebhs.com Community Features: Lexington is the 2nd largest city in Kentucky, and is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Greater metropolitan area population over 700,000. High quality public and private primary and secondary education systems - ranks tenth among US cities in college education rate . Home to thriving arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations and a highly respected opera program at the University of Kentucky. Sports activities at community, college and professional levels. One of the nation's most stable economies with its abundance of government, manufacturing technology, educational and general business opportunities. Quality of life amenities and activities for all lifestyle and affordable housing communities of all types.
Requirements
- Graduation from accredited Master’s level Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatry.
- Kentucky license or the ability to obtain ANCC certification required
- New graduates welcome to apply
Responsibilities
- Initial evaluations of new patients
- Follow-ups and medication management
- Treatment team participation
- Participation in call rotation
Benefits
- Base Salary
- Comprehensive Health Benefits package
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off
- CME financial assistance
- Relocation assistance negotiable, if moving
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
