Advanced Practice Provider - Anesthesia
About The Position
Responsible for providing 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. The role provides patient care within a collaborative practice model, under the supervision of a supervising or collaborating physician and within applicable state statutes and Children’s bylaws. Care may be delivered in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. The position also supports professional development and evidence-based quality practices, including maintaining clinical competence and credentials, helping develop departmental education, participating in continuous quality improvement, following hospital and departmental policies, and supporting applicable National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in medical science.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, either single-state or through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and Georgia APRN licensure; or licensure as a Physician Assistant in Georgia.
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse through ANCC, AANP, or PNCB, or certification through NCCPA. Family Nurse Practitioner certification may be acceptable with CNO approval.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- PALS within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Anesthesia and the other listed specified clinical areas; eligible Neonatology practitioners 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 the credentialing process for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
- 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 health care preferred.
- 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 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, 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 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.
- Comply with hospital and departmental policies and support applicable National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission requirements.
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Job Type
Full-time
