Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics - North Atlanta Area

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join its Orthopedics Program in North Atlanta. 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, including assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and participation in system activities. This is a 0.8 FTE role that floats, according to schedule needs, among Children’s Orthopedics clinics in the northern Atlanta area: Meridian Mark, Center for Advanced Pediatrics, Town Center, Alpharetta, Duluth, and Forsyth.

Care is provided within a collaborative practice model and under the supervision of a supervising or collaborating physician, within the scope of state law and Children’s bylaws. The role may include inpatient and/or ambulatory settings.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, either single-state or multistate 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 for Physician Assistants. 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 for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and the credentialing process for these practitioners.
• Excellent written, spoken, and presentation communication skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, collaborative and respectful behavior, and flexibility and willingness to change.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in pediatric healthcare.
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice, or a master’s or doctorate degree in Medical Science.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or bachelor’s 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, healthcare professionals, and students.
• Facilitate referrals to medical providers, facilities, and health or social service agencies as needed.
• Collaborate or consult with physicians and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Participate in professional organizations and take responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of competence and credentials.
• 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, including applicable National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed