Emory University

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Palliative Medicine | Grady

Emory University • $90K — $120K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced practice provider must be Acute Care Certified.
  • Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Georgia state license as an advanced practice nurse or Physician's Assistant required.
  • Minimum of one year experience in high acuity clinical specialties preferred.
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in evaluating and treating patients.
  • Document care delivery in medical records.
  • Conduct patient interviews and document health histories.
  • Perform physical exams and diagnostic procedures under physician guidance.
  • Educate patients on health management and treatments.
  • Order and schedule laboratory and diagnostic tests.
  • Participate in professional activities to stay updated on healthcare trends.

Benefits

  • Professional development planning with management.
  • Opportunities to attend educational in-services and training.
  • Participation in organizational health services committees.
Full Job Description
Description

This position requires the advanced practice provider to be Acute Care Certified.

KEY 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.
  • Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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.
  • BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.


About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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30,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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