Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
About The Position
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practicioner Opportunity: The Ridge Behavioral Health System is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practicioner for inpatient and outpatient services. Mental Illness is more prevalent than ever after all we have endured in 2020. As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years. What We Offer You: Flexible Scheduling Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Referral Bonus Program Close to Hamburg & I-75 Free parking on premises Free meal with each shift Attributes of a successful employee: An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individual Ability to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of trauma Being able to maintain healthy boundaries – we are here to help, not to befriend Patience and understanding Ability to verbally de-escalate agitated patients Supportive of teamwork – it takes a village A strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policies
Requirements
- Master's of Nursing with Advanced Practice License in Kentucky.
- Certification and experience in Psychiatric and Mental Health Practice as an APRN; preferably in hospital setting
- PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified)
- DEA License - Required
- Ability to demonstrate accurate physical, mental, emotional and spiritual assessment skills and ability to clearly communicate findings both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of Standards of Nursing Practice and Care in all aspects of care.
Nice To Haves
- FNP preferred, not required
- DEA - X preferred
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Referral Bonus Program
- Close to Hamburg & I-75
- Free parking on premises
- Free meal with each shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
