Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - University Health & Counseling Services - 15583

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ATTENTION:

The University Health & Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This position will be half time at 50% FTE - 3 days per week during the academic year and 1 day per week during the summer months. Schedule is somewhat flexible and can be discussed when hire is made. This position is benefit eligible.

JOB DETAILS:

The UW-W University Health & Counseling Services (UHCS) provides primary outpatient health care services to the diverse population of UWW students. Clinical staff members share a commitment to high quality medical care.

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides a wide range of mental health care to students with a focus on prevention, patient education and health promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualification(s):

• Board Certified Psychiatric or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner currently licensed or eligible to be licensed in Wisconsin by the time of hire

Desired Qualification(s):

• Two years’ experience in psychiatric evaluation and treatment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with an electronic health record
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, international, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, including knowledge and sensitivity about multicultural issues
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides outpatient advanced practice mental health care to students in collaboration with a licensed psychiatrist. Scope of care provided includes primary medical mental health care as well as caring for more complex psychiatric illnesses. Assists in the management of care for students with chronic psychiatric illnesses and disabilities.
2. Provides mental health care to students by obtaining patient histories, performing physical exams, conducting ongoing risk assessments, and ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests. Develops an appropriate treatment plan, which may include administering, prescribing and/or dispensing medications.
3. Maintains timely documentation using EMR.
4. Provides continuity of care to patients and coordinates referrals both on and off campus.
5. Works collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioner colleagues, counselors and all UHCS staff.
6. Maintains current professional licensure and certification in adult CPR.
7. May participate as a representative of the UHCS on university committees.
8. Participates as a member of the UHCS response team in the event of a campus emergency.
9. Additional responsibilities assigned as needed. Some assigned duties may occur after normal working hours or on weekends.

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides patient education, health education and/or health promotion services with an emphasis on the patient’s culture, lifestyle, stressors, genetics, health risk factors and treatment goals.
2. Promotes health maintenance, promotion and self-advocacy by individualized teaching and providing information for self-care and behavioral change for each student as appropriate.Identifies and responds to students at risk for serious health conditions.
3. Participates in the general development of UHCS educational materials.
4. Has the opportunity to prepare and present campus and community health programming, which may include instruction for class credit.
5. Keeps current with new developments in clinical care by attending in-service programs, professional conferences, reading professional literature and participating with UHCS staff in numerous settings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional Development:

1. Each NP is expected to prepare a professional development plan as part of the annual performance evaluation.The plan for the previous year will be reviewed at least once per year.All staff members are expected to actively attend meetings, read unit e-mail notices, and participate in the process of continuous quality improvement.

Community Service:

1. In addition to assigned community service activities, with prior approval, staff may be involved in a wide variety of University or community activities.

Participation in Evaluation Procedures:

1. Physician staff members provide collaboration as well as immediate consultation when needed. Within UHCS, the scope of practice of the individual NP will be determined both by the experience of the NP and the scope of practice of the collaborating physician(s).
2. The Medical Director and Director of Student Health Service provide administrative supervision and yearly evaluations. Staff member will participate in an annual performance review.

Continuous Quality Improvement:

1. NP staff members participate in quality assurance team (QAT) activities.This team provides peer review feedback to clinical staff.

Commitment to Diversity:

1. NP staff members will promote and support Student Affair’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity among our students and the overall campus community.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions, 13 freshman-sophomore branch colleges, and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Campus and Rock Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per UPS Operation Policy: TC1, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by July 1, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Karen Brueggeman
Medical Program Assistant
brueggek@uww.edu
262.472.1305

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Three Professional/Supervisory References

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