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Department Name MG345: Psychiatry Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $45.70 - $89.35/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status On Call Required Education MSN for Nurse Practitioners and BS for Physician Assistants Required Related Experience No Experience required Required License/Registration/Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP ) certification and Family Nurse Practitioner ( FNP ) certification or enrollment in post master’s program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift On-Call
The Psychiatry Empath on-call APP functioning within the acute care psychiatric hospital emergency room setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team and functions as an integral member of the psychiatry department medical management team. It is within the psychiatry emergency department where the APP manages the care aspects of the assigned patient’s stay from admission to discharge or transfer and also may play a role in the admissions process at ESH .
The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 11/16/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
About the role
The Psychiatry Empath on-call APP functioning within the acute care psychiatric hospital emergency room setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team and functions as an integral member of the psychiatry department medical management team.