Advanced Practice Provider Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or bachelor’s degree in medical science.
• For nurse practitioners: Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia, either single-state or multistate through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia.
• For physician assistants: Physician Assistant licensure in Georgia.
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by ANCC, AANP, or PNCB, or certification by NCCPA; Family Nurse Practitioner certification may be acceptable with CNO approval.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Proficient knowledge of Georgia scope-of-practice requirements for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and the credentialing process for these practitioners.
• Excellent written, spoken, and presentation communication skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, collaborative and respectful behavior, flexibility, and willingness to change.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in pediatric health care.
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice, or master’s or doctorate degree in Medical Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care management for children of all ages in a collaborative practice model under physician supervision.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations and identify normal and abnormal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial findings.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students.
• Facilitate referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and health or social service agencies as needed.
• Collaborate and consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Participate in professional organizations and maintain ongoing professional development, clinical competence, and credentials.
• Evaluate advanced practice skills and pursue continued self-development.
• Assist with development of education for the department or practice.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards.
• Comply with hospital and departmental policies and support compliance with applicable National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission requirements.