Open to New Graduates | Mid-Shift | Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Guilford County Behavioral Health Center

JOB DETAILS: Location: Greensboro Exempt: Yes (Salaried) FTE: 1 (40 hours/week) Schedule: M-Th: 1p-11p Call: No EXPERIENCE: Open to new graduates To learn more about this position or if you have any questions, please contact: R.T. Then Cone Health Physician Recruitment Consultant RT.Then@ConeHealth.com __ 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. Located at Behavioral Health Unit Crisis Center (BHUC) a 24/7 facility providing timely access to mental health services for children, adolescents and adults presenting in a mental health crisis.

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 Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification.

Experience:

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

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Valid NC RN and NP license or PA-C license.