APP Psychiatry On-Call/UKHC

Job Title
APP Psychiatry On-Call/UKHC


Requisition Number
DU14028


Department Name
MG345: Psychiatry


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$45.70 - $89.35/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
On Call


Required Education

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or 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 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; as-needed and may include weekends and nights.



Job Summary

The On-Call Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functioning within the acute care psychiatric hospital setting works in collaboration with and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The APP functions primarily in the inpatient psychiatric setting, managing acute and chronically ill patients. The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from step down to discharge. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting.

The APP may also play a role in the psych admission process. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing 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

NA



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

NA



Deadline to Apply
10/23/2025


Our University Community

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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.