NURSE PRACTITIONER - PRN
UHS
Summary
Salt Lake Behavioral Health is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) on a PRN basis to join our team.
Job description
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced practice nursing services to patients admitted to the inpatient behavioral health hospital. Working collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, and the interdisciplinary treatment team, the NP conducts psychiatric assessments, diagnoses mental health conditions, develops and implements treatment plans, and manages psychotropic medications within the scope of licensure and privileging. The NP supports safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care in compliance with medical staff bylaws, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
Qualifications
Education: Doctorate as a DNP Nurse Practitioner or Master's Degree as an APRN and completion of a post graduate program for psychiatric mental health nursing.
Experience: Preferably two or more years experience within a psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years experience in working with in an inpatient setting is preferred.
Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Utah as a DNP Nurse Practitioner or APRN. If medication privileges are exercised, prescriptive authority from the Board of Medical Examiners is required.
Requirements
- Doctorate as a DNP Nurse Practitioner or Master's Degree as an APRN
- Completion of a post graduate program for psychiatric mental health nursing
- Preferably two or more years experience within a psychiatric setting
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in working with in an inpatient setting is preferred
- Licensed to practice in the State of Utah as a DNP Nurse Practitioner or APRN
- If medication privileges are exercised, prescriptive authority from the Board of Medical Examiners is required
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Supportive Administration & Team
- Discounted in-house meals
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.