Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with the physician, treats mental health conditions and is accountable for the delivery of psychiatric health care to patients; collaborates with the Health Care Team to enhance the delivery of care to eligible patients in accordance with individual patient needs, using social and behavioral health protocols as general guidance. Educates nurses and other members of the health care team as needs are identified.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The PMHNP will provide integrated mental healthcare for patients with mental health, substance use, and co-morbid mental and physical conditions. Provides a range of brief prevention, treatment and recovery services, as well as longer-term treatment and support persons with persistent illnesses. Collaborates with Health Care Team to enhance the delivery of care to eligible patients in accordance with individual patient needs, using social and behavioral health protocols as general guidance. Prescribes medication for acute and chronic mental illness in accordance with Scope of Practice as allowed by Georgia Nurse Practice Act. Counsels and educates patients and families on health behaviors, selfcare skills and treatment options, communicating as needed with the inter-professional team about the comprehensive care plan. Communicating with community referral sources to obtain information relating to patients. Provides information to other care providers about the health care needs of person being discharged. Helps to develop and maintain community and referral relationships. Ensures quality assurance measures are met and maintained in programmatic areas. Participates as member for performance improvement initiatives as needs arise; may assist in staff training, education and mentoring to improve quality care; and assists in the education and precepting of students. Collaborates with nursing leadership to identify and deliver ongoing educational programs. May perform direct teaching or provide guidance to others in providing these services; responsible for assuring that education and training content meets professional standards. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Educational Requirements Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with two years' experience in professional nursing. Active Advanced Practice Registered Nursing licensure in Georgia American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional Preferred Qualifications American Heart Association ACLS/PALS certification Experience working in a mental health practice and/or environment Management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to problem-solve in an unpredictable environment Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Experience in mental health, psychiatric, and/or developmental disabilities nursing Knowledge of nursing theory and practice Knowledge of management theory and practice Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases Skills in evaluation, decision-making, prioritizing, delegation, and time management

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position) Pay Band: 16 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 7/20/26 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment: All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information: This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.