NP/PA, Medical Oncology, Emory Hillendale Hospital

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is where belonging meets purpose. Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. This position is for the Emory Hillendale Oncology team, which is growing and hiring for its Outpatient Clinic. This will be a weekday position, no weekends or nights. The role involves assisting in the evaluation and treatment of patients, documenting care, conducting patient interviews, performing physical examinations and specialized procedures under physician direction, assisting in diagnosis, developing care plans, prescribing treatment, and ordering/scheduling diagnostic procedures. The NP/PA will also communicate with patients about procedures, arrange consultations, educate patients on health habits and care, and maintain accurate patient records. The role also includes collecting and interpreting diagnostic data, preparing statistical reports, training other healthcare professionals, and participating in organizational health services committees.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited 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
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas

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
Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays
Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient
In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services
Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development
Attends educational in-services as appropriate
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations
Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans
Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations
Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting
Actively participates on organizational health services committees
Performs related responsibilities as required