PMHNP Behavioral Command Center Position | Full-time W2 | Atlanta, GA
About The Position
Behavioral Health Connections Georgia is recruiting a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their Command Center located in Dunwoody, GA. Behavioral Health Connections was created to provide referring providers and patients with a single point of access to a full spectrum of behavioral health services in Atlanta. We offer referring providers ease of access 24/7 to refer patients to any level of care or specialty program within our network of affiliated providers. This is a non-patient-facing position working at a Behavioral Command Center in a 911 dispatch scenario. The role involves collaboration with ER physicians, NPs, and support staff, and documenting orders using Cerner.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with one of the accredited National Certification Organizations (ANCC, AANP) is required.
- Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
- Certification with a National Certification Board.
- Unencumbered State of GA Licensed NP.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise, or interest, in treating patients with mental illness and addictive disorders preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide admission orders and initial medication orders upon review of clinical fax packet for the patient from an ER when the patient is deemed appropriate for admission from the RN's initial review.
- Review and determine all complicated patients and determine which one of our UHS stand-alone behavioral facilities will be the best option for the patient's care.
- Collaborate with ER physicians, NPs, and support staff.
- Document orders using Cerner.
Benefits
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K matching
- Stock options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
