Nocturnist Critical Care NP / PA

Emory Healthcare•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

The Nocturnist Critical Care NP / PA assists with evaluating and treating patients and documents care in their medical records. The role conducts patient interviews, records medical and psychosocial histories and health status, and identifies medical problems or potential problems. Under physician direction, the clinician performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, assists in diagnosis and care planning, and orders, schedules, or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. The clinician explains scheduled procedures to patients; coordinates consultations and referrals with physicians; and educates patients about health habits, follow-up care, home care, medications, and related health matters. The position maintains accurate patient records, collects and interprets diagnostic data, and implements appropriate patient care plans. Additional duties include preparing reports and analyses for research projects and investigational protocols, training health care professionals and learners in setting-specific techniques, participating in organizational committees and professional activities, and pursuing professional development and continuing education. Other related responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioners: current advanced practice nursing licensure in Georgia through the Georgia Board of Nursing and certification as a Nurse Practitioner by 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 evaluating and treating patients.
Document the delivery of care and maintain accurate, current patient records, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
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, and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
In collaboration with physicians, arrange consultations with or referrals to other medical professionals or community services.
Educate patients about health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments and treatments, home medical care, medications, and related health 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.
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to implement appropriate patient care plans.
Prepare statistical reports and analyses for research projects and investigational protocols, reporting progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach health care professionals, including students and residents, in techniques and procedures unique to the setting.
Actively participate on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.