Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Position Title: PRNBC FNP

Location: Atlanta, GA

At Laurel Heights Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality of psychiatric and behavioral care. Our comprehensive pediatric programs and services are designed to bring hope and healing to children and adolescents who face complex psychiatric, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders. We strive to cater our approach to treatment to the needs of each child who comes into our care.

Treatment programs at Laurel Heights Hospital are structured for youth ages 6 17 who are dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma. We also offer specialty mental health programs for children with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Position Overview:

• Employment Type: PRN, Hospital Employed, onsite only
• Schedule / Hours: weekends, weekdays, holidays and vacation coverage
• Patient Volume: varies by census
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Practice Setting: Stand-alone behavioral facility with Acute Inpatient and Residential Child/Adolescent populations ages 7-17 for Medical H&Ps, Medical Sick Call
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BC Psychiatrists, BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers and Therapists
• EMR / Technology: HCS

Responsibilities

• The duties include admission physicals and daily consult care with follow-ups for child and adolescent patients in our behavioral health inpatient, residential treatment facility.
• The patient population will include both male and female children and adolescents ages 7 17 years of age with diverse psychiatric issues to include autism.
• Medical management of routine illnesses as well as some specialty issues is in the scope of patient care under the Practitioner.
• There is a full team of diverse psychiatry physician staff at the hospital for collaboration between them and the FNP.
• Document care using HCS.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive PRN compensation
• Flexible schedule
• Malpractice

Qualifications

• PhD or Master s Degree in Nursing from a recognized school of nursing
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/APRN in the State of Georgia or willingness to obtain licensure in the State of Georgia.
• Board Certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) or Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)
• Current National DEA Certificate
• Dual Boarded PMHNP a plus

About the Organization & Community

Nestled in a prime location in Atlanta, GA, Laurel Heights Hospital is conveniently near the bustling city center, top-tier universities, desirable housing, and an international airport. This private facility specializes in acute inpatient and residential treatment for a broad spectrum of children and adolescents. As a member of the Universal Health Services (UHS) network, Laurel Heights is committed to providing targeted, empathetic care designed to meet the unique needs of its patients.

Nurse Practitioners who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

If you have interest in this position, please contact:

Victoria Miller

In-house Physician Recruiter