Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics - Stockbridge
About The Position
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join its Orthopedics Program at the Stockbridge location. The program is described as the only nationally ranked program of its kind for children and teens in Georgia and the top program in the Southeast. The APP provides comprehensive, advanced-practice care to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and participation in the health care system. The position follows a collaborative practice model and works under the supervision of a supervising or collaborating physician, within state law and Children’s bylaws. Care may be provided in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in medical science.
- For the nurse practitioner pathway: Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia, either single-state or multistate through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia; or, for the physician assistant pathway, Physician Assistant licensure 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 from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Proficient knowledge of Georgia scope-of-practice requirements 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 healthcare.
- Doctorate degree 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 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 professional 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
Full-time
