Advanced Practice provider

The Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Care provides specialized care to patients with mental health conditions in collaboration with a psychiatrist(s). The APP assesses patients, interprets diagnostic test/results, and develops and implements treatment plans to address the patient''s unique needs in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to work with patients who may have complex mental health needs. Psychiatry Care includes both Inpatient and Outpatient APPs working in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health Medicine.

Essential Job Function:

• Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient.
• Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patient's age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
• Educates patients and their family about psychiatric medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
• Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history.
• Performs psychiatric medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles.
• Identifies ways to improve psychiatric patient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Master's degree Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or master's degree Physician Assistant studies.

Experience:

• Required: 1-3 years as advanced practice provider.
• Preferred: 3+ years as advanced practice provider.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Valid NC RN and NP license or NC PA license Board Certified.