Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Outpatient

Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).Work ShiftDayWork Day(s)Monday-FridayShift Start Time8:00 AMShift End Time6:00 PMWorker Sub-TypeRegularChildren's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.Job DescriptionAt Children's, we know that behavioral and mental health are key to a child's overall well-being. By providing access to a range of care-prevention, intervention and crisis recovery services-we can help mitigate risk and support mind, brain and behavioral development throughout childhood. Our team utilizes a holistic, family-centered approach to care and evidence-based treatment method. Children's is currently recruiting a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. As a PMHNP you will provide comprehensive care and consultation as a primary mental health care provider at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, self-evaluation, professional development and system participation. PMHNPs also provide a full range of services from mental health promotion to mental illness rehabilitation.ExperienceN/APreferred QualificationsTwo years' experience in pediatric mental health nursingExperience in program developmentEducationMaster's degree in nursingCertification SummaryLicensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of GeorgiaCurrent certification as a PMHCNS-BC/PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)Biennial renewal of Georgia Board of Nursing authorization to practice as PMHCNS-BS/PMHNP-BCBasic Life Support (BLS) upon hireKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProficiency in pediatric physical and mental health assessment skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsJob ResponsibilitiesProvides a full range of comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model inclusive of psychotherapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and liaison services.Provides culturally sensitive patient care that is in accordance with state licensure and regulations, and is based upon the standards of practice as defined by APRN certifying agencies (ANCC) and PNCB.Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of the pediatric patient working collaboratively with other health professionals using approaches that recognize each one's expertise to meet the needs of the patients.Consistently works to eliminate communication barriers, participating as a key member of an interdisciplinary team.Serves as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, students, and lay public regarding area of clinical subspecialty. Assists in development, creation and implementation of educational programs.Participates in identification and development of programs within clinical specialty at service line, system, and/or regional levels as required by the service line.Utilizes research to identify, examine, and evaluate creative approaches to health care with the goal of improved outcomes for the patient and family. Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.Expands clinical and professional knowledge base. Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations. Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and the maintenance of professional competence and credentials. Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced nursing practice skills in an effort to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development.Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies, regulations, and programs.Assists in the development, implementation, management, marketing, and evaluation of a program of specialty and/or overall program.Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.Primary Location Address1777-1797 Northeast ExpresswayJob FamilyNurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant

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