Advanced Practice Provider - Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
About The Position
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a large pediatric cancer and blood disorders program caring for children and young adults with a wide range of conditions. The Advanced Practice Provider will join the hematology/oncology inpatient team at Arthur M. Blank Hospital. This is a full-time position with 10-hour shifts and occasional weekend coverage. The role provides comprehensive advanced-practice care to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality improvement, professional development, and participation in health care systems.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, or multi-state RN licensure through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia; alternatively, licensure as a Physician Assistant in Georgia.
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by ANCC, AANP, or PNCB, or certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA. Family Nurse Practitioner certification 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 Hematology/Oncology.
- Proficient knowledge of Georgia scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and the credentialing process for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
- Excellent written, spoken, and presentation communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, collaborative and respectful behavior, and flexibility and willingness to change.
- Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science.
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 within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages, under the supervision of the supervising or collaborating physician and within applicable state statutes and Children’s bylaws.
- 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 medical providers, facilities, and health or social service agencies as needed.
- Collaborate or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
- Participate in professional organizations and maintain professional competence, credentials, and ongoing development.
- Continuously evaluate advanced practice skills to support competent clinical care and self-development.
- Assist in developing education for the department or practice.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards.
- Participate in and comply with hospital and departmental policies.
- Support compliance with applicable National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission requirements.
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Job Type
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