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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Saturday, Sunday
Shift Start Time
7:00 AM
Shift End Time
6:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the
role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids
better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and
that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children
always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you
love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Orthopedics Program at Children’s is the only nationally ranked program of
its kind for kids and teens in Georgia and the top program in the Southeast. We
specialize in medical and surgical treatment of conditions and injuries of the
musculoskeletal system.
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, quality, professional
development, and system participation.
This part-time position will work independently in an outpatient clinic.
Schedule (20 hours/week):
Monday and Wednesday at the Meridian Mark ambulatory clinic from 4:00pm to
9:00pm.
Saturdays at the Meridian Mark ambulatory clinic from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
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 from the American Heart Association
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 Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (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
5445 Meridian Mark Rd
Job Family
Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant