3017186 |Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant | Behavioral Health | Full-Time | Augusta

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Behavioral Health team. The role provides direct patient care and augments physician capabilities, including data collection, diagnostics, and therapy procedures.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Nursing (APN) or PA, Georgia license, and current ACLS/BCLS; 2 years Behavioral Health experience is required, with BH experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Behavioral Health experience required.
• Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred.
• Licensed as APN (ACNP/FNP) or PA with Georgia license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within Behavioral Health per established standards.
• Augment physician capabilities and assist with diagnostics and procedures.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations as needed.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Patient care

Clinical assessment

ACNP/FNP knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (APN)

Master's degree in Physician Assistant (PA)

Job description

Overview

Performs a variety of patient care activities within Behavioral Health in accordance with established standards and practice. Augments a physician's ability to provide mental health services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.

Overview

Performs a variety of patient care activities within Behavioral Health in accordance with established standards and practice. Augments a physician's ability to provide mental health services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of patient care activities within Behavioral Health in accordance with established standards and practice. Augments a physician's ability to provide mental health services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's in Nursing Required or
• Master's degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board. Specialty in Behavioral Health Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of Behavioral Health experience Required
• Behavioral Health experience strongly Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP/FNP) Upon Hire Required or PMHNP-BC
• FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required or
• PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. Updated NCCPA certification for PA's Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name:
Piedmont Medical Care Corporation