Advanced Practice Provider; FNP or PNP - Youth Behavioral Health

Overview

UNC Health has an opportunity for a PNP or FNP at their Youth Behavioral Health facility in Butner, NC. This position requires 1 year of experience. This role focuses on evaluating and managing medical conditions in those who are hospitalized for psychiatric purposes.

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The FNP preferred or PNP will evaluate and manage medical conditions that may arise in pediatric and adolescent youth who are hospitalized for psychiatric purposes.

Management prefers FNP or PNP candidates with at least one year of experience.

Examples include: comprehensive medical assessment for adolescents, addressing medical needs related to sexual activity, providing consultation on the medical management of chronic conditions for hospitalized youth, and providing guidance on the management of acute medical conditions that arise during psychiatric hospitalization, including transfer to a higher level of medical care when needed.

This position is located at the Youth Behavioral Health Hospital (UNC YBH) in Butner, NC. UNC YBH is a newly established and innovative 50 plus patient child and adolescent psychiatric hospital with four individual specialized units serving the children and families. This facility and its staff are funded by a contract between the State and UNC Department of Psychiatry.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Management prefers FNP or PNP candidates.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife) in the state of North Carolina. Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.