Piedmont Healthcare Inc.·Augusta, Georgia
The role involves performing patient care activities within Behavioral Health and augmenting a physician's ability to provide mental health services. Responsibilities include collecting data, conducting diagnostic procedures, and ordering laboratory studies.
Overview Performs a variety of patient care activities within Behavioral Health in accordance with established standards and practice. Augments a physician's ability to provide mental health services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.
Performs a variety of patient care activities within Behavioral Health in accordance with established standards and practice. Augments a physician's ability to provide mental health services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.
Education Master’s degree Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master’s in Nursing Required or Master’s degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board. Specialty in Behavioral Health Required Work Experience 2 years of Behavioral Health experience Required Behavioral Health experience strongly Preferred Licenses and Certifications ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP/FNP) Upon Hire Required or FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required or PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. Updated NCCPA certification for PA’s Upon Hire Required and ACLS Upon Hire Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Business
Unit: Company Name Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing or a Physician Assistant program and a current Georgia license. A minimum of 2 years of Behavioral Health experience and certifications in ACLS and BCLS are required.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Georgia are often competitive because employers typically look for graduate nursing preparation, current certifications, and credentialing aligned with Medical Staff Guidelines. Demand is usually strongest where care teams need experienced clinicians who can step into complex patient care quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and document your one year of preferred experience before applying.
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