Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics - South Atlanta Area
About The Position
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join its Orthopedics Program and provide advanced-level comprehensive care to children and their families. The role includes assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality improvement, professional development, and participation in health care systems. This 0.6 FTE position floats, according to schedule needs, between Children’s Orthopedics clinics in the South Atlanta area, covering Hudson Bridge and Fayetteville. Care is provided within a collaborative practice model under the supervision of a supervising or collaborating physician and within applicable state statutes and Children’s bylaws.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in medical science.
- For nurse practitioners: Georgia single-state or Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact multistate Registered Nurse licensure and Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure.
- 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 rules for nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and the credentialing process for these practitioners.
- Excellent written, spoken, and presentation communication, 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 health care.
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice, or a 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 applicable scope of practice.
- 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, medical facilities, and health or social service agencies as needed.
- Collaborate and consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
- Participate in professional organizations and maintain professional competence, credentials, and ongoing professional development.
- Continuously evaluate advanced practice skills to support competent clinical care and continued 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
