PMHNP/PA — ED Behavioral Health Observer

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits starting

Student loan repayment programs

Mentorship and leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) — PMHNP or PA — to join the Behavioral Observation Unit embedded within the Emergency Department. The APP will collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, and Case Management to provide rapid psychiatric assessment, initiate treatment, and facilitate patient disposition.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, documenting care, conducting interviews, performing examinations and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) or equivalent, or certified as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.
• May require one year of direct experience in high acuity clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents care in medical records and histories.
• Under physician direction, performs physical examinations and procedures.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and coordinates referrals.
• Educates patients on health maintenance and follow-up.

Skills

PMHNP/PA credentials

Emergency Department experience

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program

Georgia APRN/PA license

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) — PMHNP or PA — to join the Behavioral Observation Unit embedded within the Emergency Department. The APP will collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, and Case Management to provide rapid psychiatric assessment, initiate treatment, and facilitate patient disposition.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, documenting care, conducting interviews, performing examinations and