Palliative Medicine NP / PA

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant assists with the evaluation and treatment of patients and documents care in their medical records. The role involves interviewing patients, recording medical and psychosocial histories, assessing health status and medical problems, and collecting and interpreting diagnostic data to support care plans. Under physician direction, the provider performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, assists with diagnosis and treatment planning, and orders, schedules, or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. In collaboration with physicians, the provider coordinates consultations and referrals, communicates with patients about scheduled procedures, and educates patients on health practices, follow-up care, home medical care, medications, and related health concerns. The position also includes maintaining accurate patient records, preparing reports and analyses for research projects and investigational protocols, teaching other health professionals and trainees, and participating in organizational committees and professional activities. The position is described as a weekday, daytime role.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Georgia advanced practice nurse licensure and certification as a Nurse Practitioner 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 evaluating and treating patients and document the delivery of care in medical records.
Conduct patient interviews and document patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status, and actual or potential medical problems.
Perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures under physician direction, 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.
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 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.
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 progress, adverse trends, conclusions, and recommendations.
Train and teach healthcare professionals, students, and residents in techniques and procedures specific to the setting.
Actively participate on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.