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ProTouch Staffing lists this Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner opportunity in griffin, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Post Title Nurse Practioner Job Post Summary Seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join an outpatient pulmonology practice in Griffin, GA , providing comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients with respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, ILD, pulmonary hypertension, and sleep disorders.
Job Post Description Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Outpatient Pulmonology in Griffin, GA
Full-time, Mon-Fri with call rotation on weekends if needed.
Job Summary
Our private specialty group is seeking a dedicated, autonomous, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing outpatient pulmonology practice. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients managing acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Chronic Disease Management: Diagnose, treat, and manage a diverse patient panel presenting with COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pulmonary hypertension, and sleep disorders (OSA/insomnia).
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Licensure: Active, unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Georgia (or eligible to obtain before start date).
Certification: National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
Prescriptive Authority: Valid DEA registration and Georgia controlled substance registration (or pending approval).
Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Preferred Experience
1-2 years of experience as an NP in a pulmonology, sleep medicine, or internal medicine setting.
Prior experience as an RN in a high-acuity environment (ICU, CCU, ER, or step-down respiratory units) is highly valued.
Familiarity with outpatient Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems like Advanced MD.
Diagnostics & Interpretation: Order and interpret specialized pulmonary diagnostics, including Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), 6-minute walk tests, home sleep studies, and chest imaging (X-rays, CT scans).
DME Coordination: Evaluate, prescribe, and manage Durable Medical Equipment (DME), including continuous oxygen therapy, CPAP, BiPAP, and non-invasive ventilation systems.
Patient Education: Conduct detailed smoking cessation counseling, inhaler technique assessments, and coordinate enrollment into pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
Collaboration: Practice in compliance with Georgia regulations, collaborating closely with our attending pulmonologists under an approved protocol agreement.
Worksite address
griffin, GA, 30223, US
Who can apply
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