The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for Nurse Practitioner at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia

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

NOTE:  Applicants should pay particular attention to the application process listed at the bottom of this posting.  Failure to follow them, as directed, may prevent or delay consideration for this vacancy.

Job seekers are encouraged to apply without delay.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications/resumes received, we are unable to provide information on the status of your application by phone or e-mail.   All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.  Only selected applicants will be contacted for follow up.  Applicants who are not selected will not be contacted.

A current license to practice as a registered professional nurse AND completion of a masters degree from an accredited college or university in the respective nursing specialty AND authorization of the Georgia Board of Nursing for the specialty area OR Eligibility to obtain certification to practice as a physician assistant through approval by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners

·          Psychiatric Experience

In addition to a competitive salary (Negotiable, based on experience), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 17 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia.

More than a century ago, Thomasville was celebrated as one of the most fashionable places in the world to visit. During the Victorian era, many wealthy northern socialites and pleasure seekers traveled by rail to enjoy Thomasville as their grand winter resort. Attracted to the genteel life of south Georgia, many made Thomasville their winter home and built "grand winter cottages". Although this era quickly faded in the early 1900s, more than fifty of these grand historic homes still grace Thomasville's streets.

Thomasville, in southwest Georgia and on the Florida border, is home to both the second largest Farmer’s Market in the state and three Fortune 500 companies.

Applying for this position requires two (2) steps. Please be sure to complete both steps in order to be considered.

1. Click on the long link below, complete the summary information form and submit.
2. Email your resume and cover letter to the email address listed below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9YT093MjkxMlBnc1V5ZC1XSTI5Umc6MA#gid=0

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: RNJobsSW@dbhdd.ga.gov

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Nurse Practitioner   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.