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University of Cincinnati Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Department of Psychiatry in Cincinnati, Ohio
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Department of Psychiatry Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview The College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, is looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant candidate to join our team of international leaders committed to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders. The successful candidate will provide outpatient services in collaboration with a range of professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, other advance practice providers, and social workers. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities. Working with a designated supervisor, assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized care to patients in various areas of behavioral health. Essential Functions Collect comprehensive histories of new patients. Conduct basic physical and psychosocial assessments of individuals and/or families. Work with physicians and other providers in delivery of care. Manage common episodic and chronic illnesses and administer medication and treatments as prescribed; obtain treatment consents as needed. Provide counseling and health training. Maintain accurate records. Participate in research activities. Order supplies as necessary; stock and maintain rooms as required. Provide direct supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (e.g., performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off). Perform related duties based on departmental need. Minimum Requirements Nurse Practitioner: Required Education Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Required Trainings/Certifications Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority. Active board certification inappropriate nursing specialty. Required Experience Three (3) years nursing experience. - OR - Physician Assistant: Required Education Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Required Trainings/Certifications Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority. Certificationas a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Required Experience Minimum of one (1) year experience. Additional Qualifications Considered Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry http://www.nccpa.net/psychiatryis ideal. Candidates must be eligible and willing to sit for the examination. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Often Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom Pulling, pushing - Seldom