Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Primary Care

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in Georgia
  • Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 60 days of hire for certain specialties
  • 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred
  • Knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice and Joint Commission requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive patient care management for children under supervision
  • Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams
  • Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
  • Develop treatment plans, both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical
  • Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals
  • Facilitate patient referrals to medical providers and agencies
  • Collaborate and consult with physicians and healthcare providers

Benefits

  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development and maintenance of credentials
  • Participation in continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaboration within a supportive team environment
  • Engagement in program development and educational activities
  • Potential for involvement in research projects and quality standards compliance
Full Job Description
Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here.  Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time Variable Shift End Time Variable Worker Sub-Type Regular Responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and system participation. Experience - No minimum experience required Preferred Qualifications - 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred - Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Masters or Doctorate degree in Medical Science Education - Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science Certification Summary - Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia OR Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia OR licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia - Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), (Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner may be acceptable with CNO approval) - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, and Critical Care (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants working in Neonatology may provide NRP certification in lieu of PALS) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements and Credentialing process of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants - Excellent communication (written, spoken & presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skills - Demonstrates personal and professional integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior; flexibility and willingness to change Job Responsibilities Clinical - Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Childrens bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. This includes: - Performing comprehensive histories and physical exams and identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status - Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests - Developing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans - Serving as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students - Facilitating patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed - Collaborating and/or consulting with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate Professional Development - Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations - Accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentials - Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced practice skills to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development - Assists in the development of education for department/practice Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Behaviors - Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice - Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies - Support compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint Commission Primary Location Address 3640 Burnette Rd Job Family Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant

About Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is a pediatric healthcare system that provides a range of services to children and families in the Atlanta area. The system includes three hospitals, 27 neighborhood locations, and a network of more than 600 pediatric physicians. CHOA is committed to providing high-quality, family-centered care to its patients, and is recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country. The system's services include primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and more. CHOA is also involved in research and education, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children everywhere.
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Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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