Advance Practice Provider - Radiology
About The Position
Children’s is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to provide service in both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology. The role includes performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, such as gastrojejunostomy tube replacement and lumbar punctures, and participating in the Interventional Radiology section’s quality improvement program through data management, presentations, and project design and execution. The provider delivers comprehensive inpatient care to children and their families at an advanced practice level, including assessment, clinical management, communication, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality improvement, professional development, and participation in health care systems. Patient care is provided within a collaborative practice model under the supervision of a supervising or collaborating physician and within the scope of state law and Children’s bylaws. The position also supports professional development and evidence-based quality practices.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in medical science.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia, either single-state or multistate through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia.
- For Physician Assistants: Physician Assistant licensure in Georgia.
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by ANCC, AANP, or PNCB, or certification by NCCPA; Family Nurse Practitioner certification may be acceptable with CNO approval.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Proficient knowledge of Georgia scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and the credentialing process for these providers.
- Excellent written, spoken, and presentation communication skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, collaborative and respectful behavior, flexibility, and willingness to change.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in pediatric healthcare.
- Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice, or master’s or doctorate degree in Medical Science.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive patient care management for children of all ages in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings within a collaborative practice model and under physician supervision.
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations and identify normal and abnormal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial 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 referrals to other medical providers, facilities, and health or social service agencies as needed.
- Collaborate or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
- Perform minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, including gastrojejunostomy tube replacement and lumbar punctures.
- Participate in the Interventional Radiology section’s quality improvement program, including data management, presentations, and quality improvement project design and execution.
- Participate in professional organizations and maintain professional competence, skills, and credentials through ongoing development and self-evaluation.
- Assist in developing education for the department or practice.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement and comply with hospital and departmental policies and applicable National Patient Safety Goals.
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Job Type
Full-time
