ECRH - Physicians Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Job at Augusta University, Augusta, GA

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  • Augusta University
  • Augusta, GA

Job Description

Job Description

ECRH - Physicians Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Job ID: 275926
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

 

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

 

 

Location

Augusta University

 

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

 

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

 

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

 

Job Summary

This incumbent is responsible for admissions at the East Central Regional Hospital, Augusta Campus for the following responsibilities to include (but not limited to): performing initial mental health and physical exams and other documentation required for an admission to the facility; reviews incoming referrals from emergency rooms, crisis stabilization units, jails, and other facilities in a detailed manner as well as identifies any additional information needed to make the decision to accept the patient in question; makes good clinical decision with regards to medications, need for medical clearance, level of care (inpatient v. EATO).

 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

Admissions

 

 

  • Performs initial mental health and physical exams and other documentation required for an admission to the facility.

     

  • Reviews incoming referrals from emergency rooms, crisis stabilization units, jails, and other facilities in a detailed manner as well as identifies any additional information needed to make the decision to accept the patient in question.

     

  • Makes good clinical decisions with regards to medications, need for medical clearance, level of care (inpatient vs EATO)

     


Communication

 

 

  • Communicates effectively with the referring facilities as well as any other community members, such as staff at probate court, the regional board, for examples.

     

  • Communicates well with other ECRH disciplines

     


Coverage

 

 

  • Covers temporary observation unit if needed/as directed

     


CE/CEU and Training

 

 

  • AU and DBHDD training quarterly, bi-annually, and annually as required

     

  • CE/CEUs as needed

     


Other

 

 

  • All other duties as necessary

     

     

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

 

MSN, DNP, PA from an accredited college or university.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

 

Dual certified in family medicine and psychiatry

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

 

Ability to multitask

 

Ability to differentiate between SMI diagnosis

 

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

 

Pay Band: 16

 

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

 

Recruitment Period: 8/13/24 - Until Filled

 

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

 

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

 

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

 

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

 

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

 

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

 

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

 

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

 

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

 

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

 

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

 

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

 

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

 

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

 

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

 

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=275926&PostingSeq=1

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