Emory University

Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA), Nocturnal

Emory University • $95K — $115K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
  • Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified by ANCC or equivalent, or certified as a Physician's Assistant by NCCPA.
  • Current Georgia state licensure.
  • At least one year of direct experience in high acuity clinical specialties preferred.
  • BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

Responsibilities

  • Work scheduled nights to accommodate patient needs.
  • Assist in patient evaluation and treatment processes.
  • Document care delivery in patient medical records accurately.
  • Conduct patient interviews to capture comprehensive histories and health status.
  • Under physician supervision, perform physical exams and specialized procedures.
  • Develop care plans alongside physicians and assist in diagnosing conditions.
  • Order and conduct necessary laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development with manager support.
  • Access to attend educational in-services and professional activities.
  • Engagement in health services committees for organizational impact.
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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Regularly scheduled to work nights.
  • 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.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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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