Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practiti - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

Description

Career-line Faculty PositionsPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerThe University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) Nurse Practitioner Career-line faculty member who will teach in the PMH specialty track of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

This is a full-time position with 0.60 FTE dedicated to teaching and service within the specialty track and .4 FTE (2 days/week) in the Rose Park Intensive Outpatient Clinic (IOC).

Principal Functions and Responsibilities:
The CON seeks an individual with expertise in psychopharmacology and therapeutic modalities.

Specific teaching responsibilities may include teaching didactic content in classroom and/or online settings, supervising students in clinical settings, and supervising students in the DNP scholarly project series.

Specific teaching assignments will depend upon the candidates teaching experience, clinical background, certifications, and teaching needs within the College.

Faculty will be expected to contribute to program development, write or revise curriculum, serve on college committees, and participate in professional activities/service.

Development of clinically focused scholarship is expected for retention and academic promotion.


Criteria:

Candidates must hold a DNP or PhD degree from an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a current Utah APRN license with prescriptive authority or be qualified for licensure in the State of Utah.

National certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is also required. Teaching experience, including teaching in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings, is preferred.


Relevant health care experience includes:
established clinical expertise in prescribing, management of acute mental health and substance use disorder diagnosis. Strong organizational, and communication skills are required.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and other members of the health care and academic team are essential.

Experience with multicultural populations is preferred.

Applicants must be willing to reside in the state of Utah, and work on-site at the College of Nursing and at the Rose Park IOC clinic.

The College of Nursing:
The CON is an integral part of University of Utah Health.

We are committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually improving individual and community health and quality of life.

We strive for excellence in education, research, and clinical care, with each mission being vital to the others and to our overall success.

Inclusiveness, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students. Please visit the College of Nursing website to learn more about the College.


The University of Utah:

The University of Utah is a PAC-12 institution located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains.

Please visit the following webpages for more information about the University of Utah, Faculty Careers at the University of Utah, and Living in Utah.

Application and Inquiries:
Interested candidate should apply online at application requires: 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter 3) teaching philosophy, and 4) three letters of recommendation from individuals externalto the University of Utah and U of U Health. Please note that letters must be signed, dated, and on letterhead. For additional information, please contact Dr.

John Nerges, Career Line Search Committee Chair at or Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs Manager at University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, integrity, quality, and t ust that is integral to our mission.