Search #: 495889
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Student Programs and Services

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut, Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Mental Health, is seeking applicants for a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). This is a 10-month position. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse assumes an independent clinical practice, performing acts of diagnoses and health care management as described in Public Act 99-168; interacting with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive psychiatric care within the office of SHaW Mental Health, a department of Student Health and Wellness on the Storrs campus.

SHaW is committed to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments. The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works as an independent practitioner or under a collaborative agreement per Public Act 99-168.

Conducts comprehensive health assessments of patients to diagnose and treat potential, acute and/or chronic mental health problems and medical/psychiatric risk factors.

Responsible for individualized evaluation and assessment of clinical signs and symptoms, utilization of critical thinking in the establishment of a medical/psychiatric diagnosis for actual/potential health problems, and active management of health guidelines.

Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential electronic medical records. Documents medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) standards, and IACS (International Association of Counseling Services).

Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic studies for evaluation, clinical decision-making, and continued care of the patient. Independently prescribes, dispenses, and/or administers appropriate medication, corrective measures, and medical therapeutics within guidelines (scope of practice as defined in Sec. 20-87a).

Educates and instructs patients on preventive care, medical/psychiatric issues and the use of prescribed medical treatments and/or prescriptive medications including schedule II through V controlled substances.

Serves as a resource and clinical consultant for other professional nurses and interdisciplinary colleagues. Provides written, verbal, and/or telephone orders directing the patient medical regimen for execution by the registered nurse within RN scope of practice in CT.

Participates in ongoing review and revision of standard guidelines used in clinical practice.

Participates in the evaluation of the quality of care through a peer review process which is part of the Quality Assurance program.

Presents clinically relevant in-services and coordinates interdisciplinary case discussions. Actively participates in working groups, teams, and committees.

May supervise and train graduate students in schools of nursing and allied health programs from the University of Connecticut and other graduate degree programs.

Actively participates in regional and national professional organizations.

Maintains clinically competent patient care through ongoing continuing education as required by national accrediting body to maintain current certification; learns uses and maintains competency with relevant and emerging technology as required.

Acts as a liaison between students, parents, and other related university offices in regard to academic and health issues.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
• Possession of a current/unrestricted licensure as an APRN in the State of Connecticut.
• 2 years post-graduate work experience, including substantial experience providing psychiatric medication management
• Evidence of completion of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited educational institution.
• Current certification by a national accrediting body ANCC (American Nurse Credentialing Center) as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing prior to employment or within 6 months of employment.
• Current, unrestricted Controlled Substance Registration by both the State of Connecticut and Federal DEA.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Stated commitment to diversity and inclusion, healthcare equity and access, and social justice issues
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working in a comprehensive university counseling center or similar environment, including partnering effectively and collegially on an interdisciplinary team with campus partners.
• Demonstrated expertise in a minimum of one specific treatment relevant to collegiate mental health (for example eating disorders, attention deficit disorder).
• Demonstrated experience working with a minimum of one specific population in college settings (for example LGBTQ, non-traditional students, students of color, etc.).

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time 10-month position, with a 35-hour workweek.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495889 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: Dec 03 2021 Eastern Standard Time
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