NP/PA, Psychiatry (PMHNP), Autism Center

Emory•Atlanta, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Emory Autism Center is looking for an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This position is integral to the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. The role involves assisting in the evaluation and treatment of patients, documenting care, conducting patient interviews, performing physical examinations, and collaborating with physicians on diagnosis and treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of psychiatric APP experience.

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.
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.