Advanced Practice Provider Relief - Psychiatry - Behavioral Health Hospital

Cone Health - Greensboro, NC

Full-time

Greensboro, NC

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Relief role is designed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care to patients on a per diem basis. This position involves assessing patients, interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. The APP Relief also plays a crucial role in educating patients and their families about medical conditions and treatments, ensuring that care is tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical assessments of the patient, reviews their medical history, and interprets diagnostic tests/results to provide effective treatment.
• Conducts preventive health screenings based on the patient's age, history, and unique needs to provide proactive health care.
• Educates patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Maintains records of all patient care to ensure accurate patient history.
• Performs medical procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and clinical roles.
• Identifies ways to improve patient care by assessing, problem-solving, and evaluating clinical and system issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• BLS (CPR) certification from American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
• 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).