Advanced Practice Provider - M/S

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

17d

About The Position

Assists in evaluating and treating patients, documenting care and maintaining accurate patient records. Conducts patient interviews and documents medical and psychosocial histories, health status, and actual or potential medical problems. Under physician direction, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, including cast application and removal, wound suturing, and dressing changes. Supports physicians in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, prescribing treatment, and arranging consultations or referrals. Orders, schedules, or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, and explains scheduled procedures to patients, including their purpose, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects. Educates patients about health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up care, home medical care, medications, and related health issues. Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans. Prepares statistical reports and research analyses, reporting progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations. Trains and teaches healthcare professionals, including students and residents, in setting-specific techniques and procedures, participates on organizational health services committees, and maintains professional knowledge through development activities, in-services, and professional organizations. Works with a manager to develop a professional development plan and performs related responsibilities as required. The role requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and applicable Georgia licensure and certification. At least one year of direct experience in one or more high-acuity clinical specialties may be required. PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas. Physical requirements are classified as medium: lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying objects up to 25 pounds, occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing. Physical demands may vary by assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces, hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient-care or handling injuries, and radiation. Shift work and travel may be required. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used; conditions vary by work area and tasks.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: current advanced practice nurse licensure in Georgia through the Georgia Board of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Appropriate licensure in the state of Georgia.
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of direct experience in one or more high-acuity clinical specialties may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating and treating patients and document the delivery of care in medical records.
Conduct patient interviews and document patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status, and medical problems or potential problems.
Under physician direction, perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, including cast application and removal, wound suturing, and dressing changes.
Assist physicians with diagnosis, care-plan development, and prescribing treatment.
Order, schedule, or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, including urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
Collaborate with physicians to arrange consultations or referrals to medical professionals or community services.
Educate patients about health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments and treatments, at-home care, medications, and related health issues.
Work with a manager to formulate a professional development plan and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Maintain and update accurate patient records, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
Prepare statistical reports and research-project or investigational-protocol analyses, reporting progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach healthcare professionals, including students and residents, in techniques and procedures unique to the setting.
Actively participate on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.