Nurse Practitioner

McIntosh Trail Community Service Board; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McIntosh Trail Community Service Board seeks an advanced practice nurse to deliver behavioral health care within a multidisciplinary Georgia team. The role involves performing advanced nursing functions, conducting comprehensive physicals, managing treatment plans, and counseling patients under physician protocol.

The position provides direct clinical care for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis, with evaluation for level of care including involuntary

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's degree in nursing and licensure in Georgia with APRN certification.
• Two years of nursing experience and CPR certification are required.
• Certification in specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis, including assessment, ongoing psychiatric treatment, medication management, and education.
• Evaluate individuals for appropriate level of care, including involuntary commitment, and review of treatment plans and participation in clinical staffing.
• Provide medical/clinical services and supervision in assigned specialty program; provide training and preceptorship as assigned.

Education

Nursing degree (DNP/MSN)

Georgia RN license & APRN license

CPR certification

2+ years nursing experience

Specialty certification in area(s)

Job description

About McIntosh Trail

At McIntosh Trail Community Service Board, we offer individuals experiencing symptoms associated with mental illness, addictive disease and/or developmental disability the hope for optimal functioning and recovery byon providing quality behavioral health services and supports.

Summary

Under general supervision, performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas. Operates under a written nurse protocol agreement with their delegating physician, conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients. May prescribe medication in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis, to include assessment, on-going psychiatric treatment, medication management, and education to individuals regarding diagnosis and medications prescribed.
• Evaluate individuals for appropriate level of care, to include involuntary commitment, as well as review of treatment plans and participation in clinical staffing.
• Evaluate individuals for appropriate level of care, to include involuntary commitment, as well as review of treatment plans and participation in clinical staffing.
• Provide medical/clinical services and supervision in specialty program as assigned. Provides training and preceptorship as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing AND Two years of nursing experience AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as a APRN AND current certification in specialty area AND CPR certification.