Interventional Radiology - AGACNP/ PA

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant to join its Interventional Radiology team. The position involves inpatient consultations and rounds, with a focus on oncology and pain management. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role assists with patient evaluation and treatment, care planning, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, patient education, referrals, and documentation. It also includes professional development, participation in educational and organizational activities, preparation of reports related to research projects and investigational protocols, and training healthcare professionals, students, and residents. Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, mentorship, development, and leadership programs. Emory is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Georgia advanced practice nursing licensure through the Georgia Board of Nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body.
For Physician Assistants: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Appropriate licensure in the state of Georgia.
May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high-acuity clinical specialties.
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
Document care delivery in patients’ medical records.
Conduct patient interviews and document patient, psychosocial, and health histories, including medical problems or potential problems.
Under physician direction, perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, including cast application and removal, wound suturing, and dressing changes.
Assist physicians in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
Order, schedule, or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
Communicate the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
Arrange consultations with or referrals to other medical professionals or community services in collaboration with a physician.
Educate patients about health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments or treatments, at-home medical care, medications, and other health-related issues.
Work with a manager to formulate a professional development plan and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Maintain and update accurate patient records, including medical assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
Prepare statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols, and report on progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach healthcare professionals, students, and residents in techniques and procedures unique to the setting.
Actively participate on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.