PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative health sciences environment. The role requires assessment of patients, formulation of treatment plans, and regulatory compliance, offering an opportunity to support both individual patients and improve community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Valid registered license in the state of practice required.
• 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical conditions and medical histories.
• Formulate medical plans based on assessments.
• Consult with physicians regarding patient health care plans.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Provide counseling to patients and families about health.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Counseling

Quality improvement

Education

ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential

Job description

PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Title PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Working Title

Working Title Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Grade

Job Grade UGR

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 20

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

2 weeks on / 4 weeks off

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical

Location

Location Other

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $64,000 - $74,000

Close Date

Close Date 08/23/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role provides primary care and treatment to patients in a University Health Sciences clinic or hospital unit.
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity,quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
2. Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
3. Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
4. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
5. Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
6. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
7. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
8. Participates in quality improvement activities.
9. Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
10. Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
11. Schedule for job will be 2 weeks on service (providing care for a team of 4 patients), 4 weeks off of service repeating cycle. Weekend coverage for your team and another team of 8 patients one of the weekends while on service is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Must hold a valid registered license in the state where they intend to practice as an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse and have successfully completed ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP -BC).

Preferred:

• 2 years of ambulatory mental health experience is preferred

Preferences

Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? (The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
  • Yes
  • No, but will obtain within 30 days of hire
  • No
• * Do you have a valid registered license in the state where you intend to practice as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you completed the ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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