Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at VitalCore Health Strategies – Augusta, Georgia

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER / APRN / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatric APRN or PA is responsible for providing psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy to behavioral health patients. The Psych APRN has no managerial responsibilities in the facility's behavioral health program.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER / APRN / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER / APRN / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides consultations and assessments to manage and stabilize emergent problems.Provides consultation and follow-up to behavioral health staff to ascertain the need for psychotropic medication.Reviews treatment plans for patients housed on behavioral health observation units and patients receiving medication.Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered forbehavioral health treatment.Provides behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.Participates in collaborative consultation with behavioral health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.Participates in various treatment modalities as required by the behavioral health service.Participates in behavioral health and medical rounds as assigned.Assigns tasks to team members as needed.Conducts group sessions on behavioral health observation units including medication compliance groups.Performs other duties as assigned by Supervising Psychiatrist.Maintains all required credentials including CPR certification. Attends training and meetings as required.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER / APRN / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant licensed to practice in South CarolinaGraduate of an accredited college/university NP/PA programMust possess current licenses or certifications in this stateMinimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health settingExperience in Correctional desired but not requiredMust demonstrate clinical competence and leadership abilities such as decision-making, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills