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Nurse Practitioner - Columbus, GA
Description - External
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (WCGRH) Columbus, GA , is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nurse Practitioner
Job Description, Responsibilities, Standards, and Qualifications
Job Description:
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel clients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication.
Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
Develops comprehensive plans of care
Examines clients to obtain information about their physical condition
Instructs and counsels clients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
Makes tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of clients
Obtains compiles and records client medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination
Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management
Prescribes therapy or medication with physician approval
Visits and observes clients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician
May supervise support and/or lower level employees
Technical Competencies:
· Knowledge of assessment tools, interviewing, and physical examination techniques
· Ability to formulate diagnosis based on examination and test results; Able to interpret test results, identify deviations from norms, and intervene or make appropriate referrals
Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills; knows procedures
Ability to prescribe certain medications as part of a treatment plan gaining physician approval when needed
Ability to document problems and/or needs identified from the treatment plan; competent in completing treatment plans
Benefits
Vacation
15 days each year up to 5 years of service
18 days each year from 5-10 years of service
21 days each year for 10 + years of service
Sick Leave - accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Holidays - the state of Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
Retirement
401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Available Insurance
Health
Dental
Vision
Legal
Disability
Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
Life & dependent life insurance
DBHDD is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Qualifications - External
Master's degree in nursing area of assignment from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in a related area AND a current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area. Psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of Two years mental health experience. Medical specialty area requires a minimum of Four years mental health experience OR Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university AND Four years of general medicine experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of a physician assistant training program of at least 24 months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA, ARC-PA AND certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within One year) AND Two years of experience in a related area.
P9876 - A9876
Preferred Qualifications - External
This position is specifically for an Advanced Practice RN with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
Mental Health Experience
Qualifications - External
Master's degree in respective nursing field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of experience in a related area AND current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area (Psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of Four years mental health experience. Medical specialty area requires a minimum of Six years mental health experience) OR Bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited college or university AND Six years of general medicine experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of a physician assistant training program of at least Twenty-Four months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA, ARC-PA AND certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within One year) AND Four years of experience in a related area.
Master's degree in respective nursing field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of experience in a related area AND current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area (Psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of Four years mental health experience. Medical specialty area requires a minimum of Six years mental health experience) OR Bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited college or university AND Six years of general medicine experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of a physician assistant training program of at least Twenty-Four months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA, ARC-PA AND certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within One year) AND Four years of experience in a related area.
Additional Information
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Requisition ID: HEA0A88
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: Sep 27, 2025
