PMHNP/PA, Psychiatric BOU, Nocturnist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

18h

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for its Behavioral Observation Unit embedded within the Emergency Department. The role focuses on rapid evaluation, stabilization, and management of patients presenting with acute behavioral health conditions. The provider collaborates with Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, and Case Management to deliver timely psychiatric assessments, initiate treatment, and facilitate appropriate patient disposition.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Georgia advanced practice nurse licensure through the Georgia Board of Nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body.
For Physician Assistants: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Appropriate licensure 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.

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating and treating patients.
Document care delivery in patients’ medical records, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Conduct patient interviews and document patient, psychosocial, and health histories, as well as medical problems or potential problems.
Under physician direction, perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, including cast application and removal, wound suturing, and dressing changes.
Assist physicians in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
Order, schedule, or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and X-rays.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
Collaborate with physicians to arrange consultations or referrals to other medical professionals or community services.
Educate patients on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments and treatments, at-home medical care, medications, and related health matters.
Work with the manager to formulate a professional development plan and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
Prepare statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols, and report progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach other healthcare professionals, including students and residents, in setting-specific techniques and procedures.
Actively participate on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.