Oncology Nocturnist NP / PA, Intermediate Care Center

Emory•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Emory University Hospital Oncology team is growing and we are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in the Oncology Intermediate Care Center. This is a night, 3 / 13 hour shifts per week position. 2 years of oncology 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.

Nice To Haves

2 years of oncology 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 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.