Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Psychiatry Inpatient / Emergency Department Consults

Uwhealthkids; Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Middleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant for Psychiatric care in inpatient and emergency settings. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric assessments and collaborating with treatment teams. Candidates must meet the education and licensure requirements for NP or PA. This entry-level position offers full-time employment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure required.
• Active RN and APRN certifications for Nurse Practitioners.
• Active PA license and board certification for Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments in inpatient and ED settings.
• Develop and communicate treatment recommendations.
• Provide follow-up psychiatric care as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments

Telepsychiatry provision

Medication management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited PA Program

Job description

Overview

Job title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Psychiatry Inpatient / Emergency Department Consults

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Work Schedule

100% FTE, Monday–Friday typically between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. No weekends, holidays, or call.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments of patients with acute and/or chronic mental illness in inpatient and Emergency Department (ED) settings, including assessment of psychosocial, cognitive, developmental, and medical status.
• Develop recommendations for treatment and communicate with the primary treatment team.
• Collaborate with the ED and inpatient medical/surgical teams, ED Mental Health Clinicians, and sub-specialties including health psychology, AODA, and geriatrics.
• Provide Telepsychiatry consultation to East Madison Hospital Emergency and Medical-Surgical Units.
• See patients and family members as needed for follow-up psychiatric care that can include medication management, non-pharmacological treatment planning for behavior management, bedside supportive therapy, collateral information gathering, team treatment planning meetings, management of acute agitation, and cognitive assessments.

Education

Minimum education requirements:

• If Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
• If Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited PA Program.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum – State of Wisconsin NP or PA licensure.

If Nurse Practitioner:

• Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
• Active board certification as a NP in area of clinical practice (e.g., Psychiatric-Mental Health).

If Physician Assistant:

• Active PA license, including prescriptive authority, in state(s) of practice AND
• Active PA board certification
• Specialization degree in psychiatry (CAQ-PSY).

All NP/PA applicants must have an active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

• Active license or eligibility to obtain active licensure in state of practice (e.g., Wisconsin and other states as applicable).

Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our policy is to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

About UW Health

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and a leading national teaching and referral center.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note: This posting reflects the described role and related requirements for this position at UW Health.