APP Psychiatry Empath/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Psychiatry Empath on-call APP position at the University of Kentucky operates within the acute care psychiatric hospital emergency room. The APP collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to manage patients from admission to discharge or transfer, providing evidence-based care and maintaining thorough documentation.

Strong medical knowledge, clinical judgment, and ongoing professional development are essential, with requirements spanning APRN PMHNP/FNP or PA-C credentials or active

Formación

• APRN with PMHNP certification and FNP certification required or enrollment in post-master's program within one year of hire.
• Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) required or equivalent credentials.
• Education aligns with NP/PA track as specified in the posting.

Responsabilidades

• Work in the acute care psychiatric hospital emergency room setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team within the psychiatry department.
• Manage patient care from admission to discharge or transfer.
• Maintain evidence-based practice, documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Conocimientos

APRN certification

PMHNP

FNP

PA-C

Post-master’s enrollment

Educación

MSN for Nurse Practitioners

BS for Physician Assistants

Descripción del empleo

MSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience

No Experience required

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP ) certification and Family Nurse Practitioner ( FNP ) certification or enrollment in post master’s program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift

On-Call

Job Summary

The Psychiatry Empath on-call APP functioning within the acute care psychiatric hospital emergency room setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team and functions as an integral member of the psychiatry department medical management team. It is within the psychiatry emergency department where the APP manages the care aspects of the assigned patient’s stay from admission to discharge or transfer and also may play a role in the admissions process at ESH . The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/16/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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