Vascular Surgery NP / PA

Emory•Decatur, GA

About The Position

The Vascular Surgery NP / PA assists with the evaluation and treatment of patients and documents care in their medical records. The role gathers patient interviews and histories, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures under physician direction, and supports physicians in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment. The position orders, schedules, or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; communicates procedure information to patients; coordinates consultations and referrals with physicians; and educates patients about health habits, follow-up care, home medical care, and medications. It also includes maintaining accurate patient records, interpreting diagnostic data, supporting research protocols, training health care professionals and learners, and participating in organizational committees and professional activities. The role works with a manager on professional development and attends educational in-services as appropriate. Physical demands and environmental exposures may vary by assigned work area and tasks. Travel may be required.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Georgia advanced practice nursing 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.
At least one year of direct experience in one or more high-acuity clinical specialties may be required in some areas.
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating and treating patients.
Document delivery of care in patients' medical records.
Conduct patient interviews and document patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status, and medical problems or potential 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, including urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
Communicate the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patients.
Arrange consultations or referrals to other medical professionals or community services in collaboration with a physician.
Educate patients on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, follow-up assessments and treatments, at-home medical care, medications, and other health matters.
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 health care professionals, including students and residents, in techniques and procedures specific to the setting.
Participate actively on organizational health services committees.
Perform related responsibilities as required.