NP / PA Critical Care, Emory Decatur Hospital, Nocturnist

Emory•Decatur, GA

13d

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is where belonging meets purpose. Advanced Practice Providers (APP's) at the Emory Critical Care Center are leading the way in shaping the future of healthcare. Our APP's unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care. The Emory Critical Care Center is currently hiring Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for Nocturnist shifts at Emory Decatur Hospital. In this role the ideal APP candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of Critical Care experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assitant. Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP). Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team: Highly competitive compensation package. This position is eligible to participate in our APP Incentive Plan. Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs. Family-focused benefits. Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees. Wellness incentives. Ongoing APP mentorship and development. Comprehensive benefits that start Day 1 Description Critical Care APP positions are open to experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants. Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP). This is a Nocturnist role with 3-13's per week. Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems. Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes. Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
Current BLS and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association.
Minimum of 2 years of Critical Care experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assitant.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP).

Responsibilities

Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records.
Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.