NP/PA, Psychiatry (PMHNP), Autism Center

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Emory Autism Center is looking for an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This role is integral to the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. The position is eligible for an annual APP incentive plan, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, and offers paid parental leave and family-focused benefits. Comprehensive health benefits start Day 1, along with wellness incentives.

Requirements

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.
BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
ACLS may be required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

2 years of psychiatric APP experience preferred.
May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.

Responsibilities

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.
Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.