Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

UHS•Springville, UT

3d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

With locations in Provo and Springville, UT, Provo Canyon Schools' dedicated team strives to change the lives of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 by providing compassionate, skills-based care that is personalized to meet each student’s specific needs. We offer evidence-based treatment and services to adolescents who struggle from complex emotional and mental health conditions in a psychiatric residential treatment center setting. More information is available online at: www.provocanyon.com About Universal Health Services-(UHS), is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.K. As we continue to grow, we stay focused on making health a positive and local experience.

Requirements

Valid license to practice and prescribe as Nurse Practitioner in Utah
Experience in a behavioral health/psychiatric practice; with adolescents preferred

Responsibilities

Provide general medical care, assessments, evaluation and treatment of residents and consult with physicians, nursing, and other health professionals as needed to assure holistic approach and coordination of care and case management.
Perform physical examination and/or preventive health measures within established guidelines to assess and evaluate resident's clinical problems and health care needs. Manage all H&Ps and interventions in a timely manner.
Coordinate with the Medical Director to ensure that the quality of medical services is of the highest caliber and provide competent medical physician back-up as required.
Recommend, order, and prescribe treatments such as medication, therapy, and related procedures, and make referrals as needed.