Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

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Psychiatry UTMC Full Time Mid-Level Toledo, OH, US

University of Toledo Physicians' mission is to improve the human condition through excellence in patient care and medical discovery. Representing more than 200 physicians, UT Physicians are leaders in clinical care, research and education of the future physicians, providing care in a wide range of medical specialties from the most complex diagnoses and treatments to primary care for the entire family.

The primary site of inpatient care services is at the University of Toledo Medical Center, but many of our physicians’ practice at hospitals and medical offices throughout the region.

University of Toledo Physicians offers competitive pay and benefits including: 403B, Pension, health and tuition waiver at UT.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions autonomously and collaboratively with physicians under an established Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across behavioral health settings. The NP serves as a clinical resource, patient advocate, and interdisciplinary consultant, working collaboratively with the Health Care Team (HCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to support the development, implementation, and ongoing clinical and operational management of the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) clinic/and the Neuromodulation program. This includes coordinating with Psychiatry, Anesthesia, Nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members to support the safe, efficient, and evidence-based delivery of ECT services.

The NP will also provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and follow-up care for patients in the outpatient behavioral health clinic. Additional responsibilities may include supporting other psychiatric treatment programs and services based on departmental needs, training, and competency.

The NP will contribute to the expansion and integration of psychiatric services while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, the applicable Standard Care Arrangement, and state and federal regulatory requirements.

• Practice within the applicable Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) and in accordance with Ohio laws, professional standards, and organizational policies.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental health and substance use assessments.
• Coordinate and support the clinical operations of the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and neuromodulation programs in collaboration with the Medical Director, Psychiatry, Anesthesia, Nursing, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Perform pre-procedure evaluations and medical/clinical assessments within the APP’s scope of practice and applicable Standard Care Arrangement to determine readiness for ECT and other neuromodulation procedures.
• Review relevant laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, medication regimens, medical history, and other clinical information necessary for procedural planning and clearance.
• Identify potential medical or psychiatric concerns requiring additional evaluation or physician consultation prior to treatment.
• Provide ongoing assessment and monitoring of patients receiving acute, continuation, and maintenance of ECT.
• Coordinate required pre-procedure testing, consultations, follow-up evaluations, and recurring clinical assessments necessary for continued treatment.
• Provide patient and family education regarding ECT/TMS treatment expectations, medication instructions, procedural preparation, follow-up care, and potential adverse effects.
• Assist with management of adverse effects and clinical issues arising during courses of ECT or other neuromodulation treatments, with escalation to the treating physician when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director in developing and maintaining standardized clinical workflows, protocols, order sets, documentation templates, and quality/safety processes for ECT and neuromodulation services.
• Participate in tracking program outcomes, treatment volumes, quality metrics, adverse events, and other performance improvement measures.
• Facilitate coordination of care among outpatient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, anesthesia,…