OverviewWe are seeking a
Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) -
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or
Physician Assistant (PA) - to join our
Behavioral Observation Unit embedded within the Emergency Department. This role focuses on the rapid evaluation, stabilization, and management of patients presenting with acute behavioral health conditions.
There are 2 shifts available: 6am-4p OR 2pm-12amThe APP will work collaboratively with
Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, and Case Management to provide timely psychiatric assessment, initiate treatment, and facilitate appropriate patient disposition.
DescriptionJob Description: - Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records
- Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems
- Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes
- Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment
- Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays
- Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient
- In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services. Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
- Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans
- Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations
- Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting
- Actively participates on organizational health services committees • Performs related responsibilities as required
Minimum Qualifications: - Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program
- Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia • May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.
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