Advanced Practice Provider - Child Protection Center (PRN)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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About The Position

Children's Child Protection Center promotes the safety, protection and well-being of children through advocacy, as well as the identification, assessment and prevention of child abuse. 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 PRN position will provide coverage to Arthur M. Blank Hospital, Scottish Rite Hospital, and Hughes Spalding Hospital. Shift hours are 7am - 7pm and 7pm to 7am.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
• 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 ANCC, AANP, PNCB, or NCCPA.
• 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 specific areas.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred.
• Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master's or Doctorate degree in Medical Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams and identify normal and abnormal findings.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students.
• Facilitate patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed.
• Collaborate and/or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice.
• Comply with hospital/departmental policies and National Patient Safety Goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefit package.
• Programs and services that support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees