Nurse Practitioner, Lindner Center of HOPE

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

The Lindner Center of HOPE is recruiting a full time Advanced Practice Nurse.  This position is for a professional advanced practice nurse who has acquired advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the management of patients with psychiatric diagnoses. The Advanced Practice Nurse provides comprehensive care to patients including consultation, collaboration, medication management, and referral.   

Lindner Center of HOPE is a nationally renowned psychiatric center of excellence located in Mason, Ohio, committed to providing transformational, state of the art diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages at every level of care. LCOH is part of the UC Health network and affiliated with the Mayo Clinic and the National Network of Depression Centers.  We have a team of top clinicians at the Lindner Center of HOPE, and we are affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. You will have the opportunity to work with other very talented psychiatrists and health care professionals in a variety of psychiatric specialties. Mason, Ohio, is considered one of the most desirable communities in the Cincinnati region and has earned a reputation as a progressive, innovative community with attractive neighborhoods, nationally ranked schools, low cost of living, and many amenities. 

In addition, the Greater Cincinnati community has professional and collegiate sports teams, outstanding performing art groups and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Come enjoy a collegial atmosphere practicing on the cutting edge of mental health care. 

• Implements advanced practice through the provision of direct care
• Develops and implements plan for the management of acute and episodic problems including disease management, counseling, health promotion and maintenance, and treatment interventions consistent with practice standards
• Provides periodic assessments
• Evaluates patient outcomes to identify progress or to adapt treatment plan as needed
• Arranges referrals to other health care team members or community resources as needed
• Prescribes medication within scope of practice
• Performs review of systems with emphasis on acute and episodic health issues
• Maintains practices to ensure compliance with all applicable OTP and OBOT regulations
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Serves as a resource for all other members of the interdisciplinary team related to provision of care
• Works closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and other staff to provide best treatment to patients
• Facilitates evidence based interdisciplinary care and assists in the development of standards of practice
• Participates in the continuous improvement of the organization through the quality improvement process
• Completes monitors for assigned indicators
• Supports business development through community education activities

Master’s degree in nursing and graduation from an American Nurses Association (ANA) approved Nurse Practitioner Program

• Valid Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Ohio
• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health as Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) ideal
• Valid DEA license

At least 2 years of experience working with patients with psychiatric diagnoses.

• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as Family Practice as Family Nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) 
• Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of HOPE mission, vision, and values
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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