NP/PA, General Surgery, Emory Decatur Hospital

Emory Healthcare • Decatur, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Emory Decatur Hospital General Surgery team is growing and we are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This is a day, 4/10 hour shifts per week position (no call, no weekends). 2 years surgical services APP experience preferred.

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.
• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
• ACLS may be required in some areas.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP) for inpatient roles within Emory Healthcare

Nice To Haves

• 2 years surgical services APP experience preferred.

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.
• Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree