| The Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Care provides specialized care to patients with mental health conditions in collaboration with a psychiatrist(s). The APP assesses patients interprets diagnostic test/results and develops and implements treatment plans to address the patients unique needs in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to work with patients who may have complex mental health needs. Psychiatry Care includes both Inpatient and Outpatient APPs working in Psychiatry/Behavioral Health Medicine. |
| Performs physical assessments of the patient reviews their medical history and interprets diagnostic tests/results in order to provide effective treatment for the patient. Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patients age history and unique needs to provide proactive health care. Educates patients and their family about psychiatric medical conditions treatment and follow-up. Maintains record of all patient care in order to ensure accurate patient history. Performs psychiatric medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles. Identifies ways to improve psychiatric patient care by assessing problem-solving and evaluating clinical and system issues. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| EDUCATION: |
| Required: Master Degree Nursing or Master Degree Physician Assistant studies. Physician Assistant employed at Cone Health prior to October 14 2024 with a Bachelor Degree will have the Master Degree requirement waived provided they have maintained employment and PA licensure with Board Certification. |
| EXPERIENCE: |
| Required: None Preferred: 3 years |
| LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
| Required: Valid NC RN and Nurse Midwife or NP license OR NC PA license Board Certified within 1 year of date of hire by either the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PAs OR the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Certification Corporation (NCC) for NPs OR the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP) Certification required for Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers IVC Certified within 90 days of employment for Behavorial Health Advance Practice Provider |
Cone Health is a not-for-profit network of healthcare providers serving people in Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Alamance and Randolph counties.