Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

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.

Position Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities

• 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, nursing, primary care, and other medical specialties involved in ECT and neuromodulation treatment.
• Participate in the development, implementation and growth of procedural services within the department of Psychiatry including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) clinic and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Administrative and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, prescribing guidelines, and professional ethical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program development.
• Provide consultation and education to staff regarding psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Attends and follow all department specific safety education and training to create a safe work environment.
• Maintains competency in performing clinical practice for patients in stages of the life cycle appropriate to specialty. Values ethnic and cultural differences in the treatment and planning of care.
• Conducts/participate in divisional/institutional research as opportunities arise.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification.

Certifications/Licensure

• State of Ohio Licensure-Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in State of Ohio is required.
• DEA required.
• BLS Certified
• Eligible to obtain and/or maintain Certificate to Prescribe/DEA

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience with some experience in Mental Health Care
• Experience working in an outpatient or experience from community-based mental health setting is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Tolerate busy environment that requires constant interaction with patients, employees, students,
• residents, and physicians.
• Requires prolonged walking and standing. Occasional lifting of patients sometimes over 200 pounds.
• Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 30 pounds required.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and manual dexterity.
• Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to: Personal computer, fax machines, copiers, telephones
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work effectively both with internal and external customers in stressful situations.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace