Laurel Heights Hospital·Atlanta, Georgia
Perform admission physicals and provide daily consult care and follow-ups for children and adolescents in a behavioral health facility. Manage routine and specialty medical illnesses for patients aged 7-17, including those with autism.
BC FNP - Child/Adolescent 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: Hospital Employed, onsite only Schedule / Hours: Monday-Friday day shift, shared weekend call 1:3/4 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. Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BC Psychiatrists, BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers and Therapists EMR / Technology: HCS
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 NP. The work schedule is a 40-hour work week. Document care using HCS. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential. Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, 401K matching, stock options, and more.
Requires a Master's or PhD in Nursing and current NP/APRN licensure in Georgia. Must be Board Certified as an FNP-BC or PPCNP-BC with a current National DEA Certificate.
Market context
Georgia continues to see steady demand for nurse practitioners in pediatric and adolescent settings, especially for clinicians who can complete health histories and physicals in a W-2 role. This type of position is competitive because employers typically look for Georgia APRN licensure, FNP-BC or PPCNP-BC certification, and an active DEA certificate; benefits like PTO, 401(k) matching, malpractice coverage, and stock options can also influence interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, and confirm your Georgia licensure and board certification before applying.