KY: In-Patient PMHNP Opportunity!

Universal Health Services (UHS)

Lexington, Kentucky

Full-Time

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lexington, KY

The Ridge Behavioral Healthcare System in Lexington, KY, is recruiting a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work with In-Patient Services. The Ridge provides psychiatric and dual diagnosis treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Position Duties & Highlights:

•Full time employment

•Monday-Friday schedule

•Work in a collaborative practice with the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while working with a professional, competent and compassionate staff

•Initial evaluations of new patients; follow-ups and medication management; treatment team participation; participation in call rotation

•Patient population of adults and child/adolescent

Compensation:

•Base Salary

•Comprehensive Health Benefits package

•Paid Malpractice Insurance

•401K with company match

•CME financial assistance

•Paid time off

•Relocation assistance negotiable, if moving

Requirements:

•Graduation from accredited Master’s level Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in psychiatry.

•Kentucky license or the ability to obtain

•ANCC certification required

•New graduates welcome to apply

THE HOSPITAL:

Located in Lexington, KY, in the heart of Bluegrass Country, Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents and adults.

Community Features:

•Lexington is the 2nd largest city in Kentucky, and is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Greater metropolitan area population over 700,000.

•High quality public and private primary and secondary education systems - ranks tenth among US cities in college education rate.

•Home to thriving arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations and a highly respected opera program at the University of Kentucky.

•Sports activities at community, college and professional levels.

•One of the nation's most stable economies with its abundance of government, manufacturing technology, educational and general business opportunities.

•Quality of life amenities and activities for all lifestyle and affordable housing communities of all types.

If you have interest in this position, please contact:

Avis Corbett

In-house Physician Recruiter

Avis.Corbett@uhsinc.com

(615) 714-8985

About the Company:

Universal Health Services (UHS)

Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.

UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.

Company Size:

10,000 employees or more

Industry:

Healthcare Services

Founded:

1979

Website:

https://www.uhsinc.com/

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

Universal Health Services (UHS) is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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