Nebraska Medicine

Academic health system delivering patient care

APP Psychiatry - UNL Health Center

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeLincoln, NE, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner: A master's degree in nursing from an accredited school or college of nursing is required.
Nurse Practitioner: At least two years of registered nurse experience, or an equivalent combination of registered nurse and nurse practitioner experience, is required; two years of registered nurse experience equals one year of advanced practice registered nurse experience.
Nurse Practitioner: Current registered nurse licensure in Nebraska or a compact state is required.
Nurse Practitioner: Current advanced practice registered nurse practitioner licensure is required.
Nurse Practitioner: Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Adult, or Family certification appropriate to the position, department, and population served is required.
Physician Assistant: A master's degree from an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant program is required, or an eligible bachelor's-degree alternative: ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience with approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice; or, with less than ten years of current active experience, a written agreement to obtain the master's degree within three years of transfer or hire and approval from the Director.
Physician Assistant: Ability to maintain continuing medical education hours to meet State of Nebraska and NCCPA certification requirements is required. New graduates must be eligible for certification and complete certification before providing care.
Physician Assistant: Current Nebraska Physician Assistant licensure, or eligibility for licensure before providing care, is required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Ability to function autonomously, make independent decisions, and work as part of a comprehensive team is required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Effective verbal and written communication is required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Critical-thinking and analytical skills are required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Efficient use of information systems, data-processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching and education resources is required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Ability to understand and follow policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols is required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Flexibility, team involvement, and support for organizational goals are required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Familiarity with patient-care equipment appropriate to the specialty area is required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Knowledge of health-care policy and societal factors affecting care delivery is required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Federal Drug Enforcement Administration licensure is required.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program is required upon first renewal.
Both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: A waiver to prescribe buprenorphine upon hire is required for inpatient and emergency departments.
Priority consideration is given to candidates with two to five years of experience; new graduates are not considered.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to individuals with various DSM-5 psychiatric conditions in outpatient and/or inpatient settings for medical patients.
Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician.
Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures.
Examine and diagnose patients, develop treatment plans, manage psychotropic medications, and collaborate with other medical providers.
Perform testing and administrative support functions as needed.
Provide outpatient psychiatric medication management, including care for anxiety, depression, and ADHD, through telehealth and in-person visits.
Collaborate with Counseling and Psychological Services in support of University of Nebraska–Lincoln students.

Desired Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification is preferred.
Physician Assistant: Prior experience working in a related health-care field as a Physician Assistant is preferred.

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

APP Psychiatry - University Health Center (Part-Time) Lincoln, NE

This role provides a combination of telehealth and in-person visits, with an emphasis on outpatient psychiatric medication management, including care for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The provider will collaborate closely with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in support of UNL students. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with 2-5 years of experience; new graduates will not be considered.

Location: University Health Center | Nebraska Medicine- Lincoln, NE

Position Highlights:

Part-Time, 0.5 FTE (Exempt)
Shifts scheduled Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
No weekends, holidays, or on call
Flexible scheduling, with options such as 2 days one week and 3 days the next
Excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to take time off when school is on holiday breaks

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
Professional Development & Work-Life Balance Benefit from a dedicated Professional Development Fund, Flex Time for better work-life balance, and paid CME Days to support your continuing education and career growth.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: APP Psychiatry - UNL Health Center (Part-Time)

Provide comprehensive care to individuals with various DSM-5 psychiatric conditions in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting for medical patients. Diagnose medical conditions, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a designated supervising physician. Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic medical and/or surgical procedures. . Examine and diagnose patients, develop treatment plans, manage psychotropic medications, collaborate with other medical providers, perform testing and administrative support functions as needed.

Required Qualifications: APP Psychiatry - UNL Health Center (Part-Time)

Nurse Practitioner
• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

• Minimum of two years RN experience or equivalent combination of RN and nurse practitioner experience combined (two years of RN experience equals one year of APRN experience) required.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or current compact state required.
• Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) required.

• Appropriate certification required based on position, department and population served: Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC), Adult (ANP-BC) or Family (FNP-BC) certification required.

Physician Assistant

• Master’s degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program OR bachelor’s degree with ten years of current active Physician Assistant experience and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice OR if bachelor’s degree with less than ten years current active experience sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a Master’s degree from an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program within three years from date of transfer or hire and approval from the Director of the Office of Advanced Practice required.
• Ability to maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours to meet State of Nebraska and NCCPA Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) [Or if new graduate, eligible for certification and certification completed prior to beginning to provide care] required.

• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska (or eligible for license prior to beginning to provide care) required.

Both Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

• Ability to function with autonomy and able to make independent decisions while functioning as part of a comprehensive team required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms required.
• Ability to provide critical thinking and analytical skills required.
• Efficient use of information systems, data processing systems, telecommunication devices, office equipment, and audiovisual teaching/education resources required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow policy, procedure, guidelines and protocols required.
• Flexibility and dedication to team involvement and supporting organizational goals required.

• Familiar with patient care equipment as appropriate to specialty area required.

• Knowledge of health care policy and societal factors affecting the delivery of care required.

• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program upon first renewal.

• Possess waiver for prescribing Buprenorphine upon hire for inpatient and emergency departments required.

Preferred Qualifications: APP Psychiatry - UNL Health Center (Part-Time)

Nurse Practitioner

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification preferred.

Physician Assistant
• Prior experience working in a related health care field as a Physician Assistant preferred.

Recruiter Contact

Sarah Placzek

[email protected]

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

About the Company

Nebraska Medicine

Academic health system delivering patient care

Nebraska Medicine operates an academic health system with two hospitals, 809 licensed beds, and more than 40 clinics in Omaha and nearby areas, in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center to provide patient care, education, and research. Its care model combines inpatient hospital services with affiliated clinics and teaching, delivering treatments guided by current research and clinical trials. It stands out by linking everyday patient care to ongoing research and medical education, with recognized strength in cancer care, organ transplantation, and infectious diseases. Its goal is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all through premier education, research, and extraordinary patient care.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $62.1M
Headquarters: Omaha, NE
Founded: Not listed

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