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
