Pulmonology ACNP / PA

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Pulmonology group in our EUHM/EUHM WEM facilities. This will be an inpatient and outpatient role, so an ACNP or PA is required. Hours are 8am-5pm M-F. no weekends, call, holidays. Candidate should have a focus on providing quality patient care and answering messages from the patient and clinical team regarding patient care in a timely manner. This role will be working with specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including thoracentesis, chest tubes, and bronchoscopes. Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system.

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
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