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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 502379 Diversity Premium

University of Richmond,

Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS) - University of Richmond

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Last Posted:

Fri, Sep 15th, '23

Deadline:

Until posted

Start Date:

September 15, 2023

Last Updated:

Fri, Sep 15th, '23

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Full Time

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 502379

SUMMARY: Position reposting. This position is now full-time, 10-months, with benefits, including vacation, sick, and holiday leave. Please submit a cover letter and resume with the application.

The psychiatric nurse practitioner’s primary role is to provide psychiatric care to the students at the University of Richmond. This includes psychiatric evaluations, prescribing medication, follow-up appointments, consultation, and crisis intervention.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional knowledge of adult and college student mental health issues.
Ability to form effective working relationships with individuals across lines of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
Up-to-date on new developments in psychotropic medication, side effects, and medication safety.
If does not have authorization for autonomous practice, is able to maintain a collaborative relationship with a collaborating psychiatrist.
Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn to use Electronic Health Records systems that CAPS and the Student Health Center use.
Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural competency and working with individuals from underrepresented and/or underserved populations.
Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and collegially with the CAPS staff team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
Current Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia (unrestricted) required
Certified as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Current Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration license required
Minimum of two years of experience providing mental health evaluations and medication services to college age young adults required. (five or more years preferred).