PA), NOC- Psychiatry (Grady Hospital) PRN

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Nocturnist provides medical evaluation, management, and appropriate follow-up to patients in Level 2 specialty areas. This role involves initiating patient care plans, including medical and pharmacological management, and staying up-to-date with research to incorporate findings into practice. The APP actively participates in continuous quality improvement projects, maintains a high level of customer service, and provides education to patients, families, and staff. They are expected to participate in continuing education for their specialty area and stay current with divisional, medical staff, and hospital policies. The position also includes performing other duties as required by a supervisor.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant and appropriate licensure (PA or APRN) required.
Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.

Nice To Haves

Experience in specialty area is preferred.
Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health 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 Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health 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).
ACLS is not required for Psych at Grady APP roles.

Responsibilities

Initiates patient care plans, including medical and pharmacological management as needed.
Stay up to date or may participate in research and incorporate its findings into practice.
Actively participates in continuous quality improvement projects including but not limited to lab and radiology call backs.
Maintains a high level of customer service with patients, staff, administrators and physicians.
Provides and/or serves as resource for patient/family and staff education.
Participate in continuing education for specialty area.
Stays up to date with divisional policies, guidelines and medical staff and hospital policies and rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor.