Adv Reg Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

The UF Student Health Care Center is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (APRN) to join our team. This position involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care and consultation services for students facing various mental health challenges, including general issues, trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Additionally, the role includes maintaining clinical records and participating in after-hours psychiatric emergency services, serving the UF student community, and collaborating with various campus entities.

The essential functions of the position are as follows:

• Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment & Consultation Services:
• Provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation, treatment, follow-up care, and crisis intervention/emergency services for students with general mental health issues as well as those with trauma, eating disorders, and alcohol/substance abuse issues.
• Provides psychiatric consultation services, as requested, to Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) therapy staff, Student Health Care Center (SHCC) medical providers, student groups, and faculty and staff within the UF community (i.e., Housing and Residence Education, Dean of Students Office, Disability Resource Center, RecSports, University Athletic Association, UF Police Department, etc.).
• Documentation: Maintains clinical records on findings and treatments following established charting guidelines.
• Emergency/Urgency Duties: Provides regular back-up and after-hours psychiatric emergency/urgent duties with other Student Health Psychiatry (SHP).

About Student Health Care Psychiatry:

UF Student Health Care Center Psychiatry (SHP) is committed to addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions through a comprehensive range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, coordination of care with other professionals, and medication management. Embracing a Collaborative Care Model, SHP integrates psychiatry, therapy, and general medical services to improve patient outcomes, control costs, and reduce mental health stigma.

About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC):

The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success. Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty. The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF's campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site.

Learn more about SHCC here.

About the University of Florida:

UF is one of the nation's top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida's most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what's happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

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Expected Salary: $110k - $120k annually

Required Qualifications:

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, with the appropriate specialization in psychiatry/mental health. Certification in an area of specialization is required for credentialing through UFHealth. These are reviewed annually. Must maintain Health Provider CPR certification.

Preferred:

Two years of appropriate experience. Adept at dealing with the problems of a college age population, consultation/outreach, development theories of the adolescent and adult, and be able to understand the individual in the context of a diverse social/cultural milieu. Should have personal attributes that enable them to facilitate effective interpersonal relationships and communicate with colleagues and patients as well as a wide range of students, faculty, staff and administrators. Experienced in trauma, eating disorders, and alcohol/substance abuse with college student populations. Demonstrated skill in working well under pressure to prioritize and manage a multitude of clinical situations. Integrative knowledge of EPIC and Titanium medical record systems with ability to maintain and manage confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA. Self-motivated, self-directed, highly organized, and detail-oriented. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Employment with the University of Florida is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of at least 3 references. This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required: Yes