Nurse Practitioner Senior Behavioral Health (1677)

Emanuelchamber; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelchamber is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Senior Behavioral Health Unit in Swainsboro, GA. The role provides primary care during regular hours and requires coordination with supervising physicians to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining unit standards and participating in utilization review and QA processes. A BSN, national certification, and state psychiatric nursing licensure are required.

Qualifications

• BSN required with active state license for Psychiatric Nursing.
• Certification by a nationally recognized certifying body is required.
• Licensure and credentials must be current and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to Senior Behavioral Health Unit patients.
• Collaborate with supervising physician for care decisions.
• Maintain operational standards of the unit.
• Participate in utilization review and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certification by National Certifying Body

State license for Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner Senior Behavioral Health (1677)

Swainsboro, GA 30401

Overview

Level

Experienced

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Days 7A

Education Level

Clinical Certifications

Category

Other

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Nurse Practitioner
Provides primary care to patients of the Senior Behavioral Health Unit during regular
working hours. Communicates with supervising physician when questions arise
regarding patient care. Maintains operational standards of the Unit. Responsible for
participation in utilization review and quality assurance.

Qualifications

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Certification by Nationally Recognized
Certifying Body, and a State License specific to Psychiatric Nursing.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:
. Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to
move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or
move up to 50 lbs.
. Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these
sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully
met.
. Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities
assigned.
. External and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the
essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable
accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
. Position has an expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.