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Work Shift
Variable
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
Variable
Shift End Time
Variable
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
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Job Description
At Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, our pediatric Urgent Care Centers are staffed seven days a week with providers who are specially trained to treat non-life-threatening illnesses in children and teens.
APPs at our Urgent Care locations -
uD83DuDC9A Make a difference in their community or neighborhood
uD83DuDC9A Enjoy a flexible schedule
uD83DuDC9A Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment
uD83DuDC9A Are eligible for a fantastic Total Rewards package
uD83DuDC9A Are part of an amazing mission-driven organization
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, self-evaluation, professional development, and system participation.
This is a part-time position (average 20 hours/week) at Children's Hudson Bridge location.
To care for our urgent care patients, heavy evening and weekend work will be expected.
Experience
No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred
Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master's or Doctorate degree in Medical Science
Education Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science
Certification Summary Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia OR Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia OR licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia
Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), (Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner may be acceptable with CNO approval)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, and Critical Care (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants working in Neonatology may provide NRP certification in lieu of PALS)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements and Credentialing process of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Excellent communication (written, spoken & presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates personal and professional integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior; flexibility and willingness to change
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children's bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. This includes:
Performing comprehensive histories and physical exams and identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status
Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests
Developing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
Serving as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students
Facilitating patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed
Collaborating and/or consulting with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate
Professional Development Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations
Accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentials
Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced practice skills to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development
Assists in the development of education for department/practice
Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Behaviors Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice
Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies
Support compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint Commission
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
1510 Hudson Bridge Rd
Job Family
Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant
Worksite address
stockbridge, GA, 30281, US
Who can apply
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