Nurse Practitioner Senior Behavioral Health (1677)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Swainsboro, GA 30401Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Clinical Certifications Job Shift: Days 7AJob Category: OtherPOSITION DESCRIPTION: Nurse Practitioner Provides primary care to patients of the Senior Behavioral Health Unit during regular working hours. Communicates with supervising physician when questions arise regarding patient care. Maintains operational standards of the Unit. Responsible for participation in utilization review and quality assurance. QualificationsMINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Certification by Nationally Recognized Certifying Body, and a State License specific to Psychiatric Nursing. PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS: . Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. . Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. . Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned. . External and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis. . Position has an expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.