Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma (PRN)

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a designated pediatric trauma center dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill and injured children. Our specialists have advanced training in pediatric and critical care, and they are available around the clock—along with 24-hour operating room. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in assessing, implementing, planning and evaluating patient care services through a collaborative practice with designated physicians. APPs proactively support the efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's. This is a PRN position that will provide day and night coverage at both Arthur M. Blank and Scottish Rite hospitals.

Requirements

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)
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
No minimum experience required

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
Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's 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 within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children's bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings.
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.
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.
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.