Family Nurse Practitioner

Please note that we require a minimum of 4 years of post-training nurse practitioner experience in primary care. Prior experience with Epic is required. Your application will not be considered without these requirements. Must have a permanent Georgia residence.

Please do not include internships, student/clinical rotations, or praticums on your resume.

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia's largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 7000 physicians and 150 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to over 300,000 Kaiser Permanente members. Care is delivered at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around the clock care at some of the area's top hospitals.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions * (In order of importance, list primary job duties this position is responsible for achieving. Each statement should relate to an end result or objective.)

Major responsibilities and/or essential functions:

• Works with surgeons, radiologists, radiation oncologists and physicians to provide quality care to patients with health concerns
• If available, reviews patient's previous health history in HealthConnect/EPIC
• Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination in HealthConnect
• Orders and/or administers diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
• Prescribes therapy or orders medical treatments or diagnostic studies in any health care setting in accordance with Rule 360-5-.07(8)
• The NP may perform and recommend/supervise the performance of medical treatments and procedures by other direct patient care providers
• Makes tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients and confirms with supervising physician
• Develops and performs comprehensive treatment plans after gathering information on all new patients or established patients, which may include a complete medical history and physical examination, and medical record review
• Updates or revises existing treatment plan based on new information if appropriate
• Ensure a consistent level of quality of care for all members accessing the program services
• Instructs, counsels and educates patients about prescribed medications and therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Educates patients concerning what can be expected prior to, during and after diagnostic and treatment procedures
• Evaluates the patient's physical and emotional recovery after treatment, utilizing appropriate resources as needed
• Builds effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, vendors, and other departments within TSMPG and the health plan
• Willingness to travel between medical offices as required for the job

Job Qualifications *

Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.)

• Unrestricted current APRN license in the State of Georgia in Family practice
• Masters of Science in Nursing
• Qualified for NPI designation and Medicaid Provider ID

Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

• APRN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certification

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• Working knowledge of all federal, state, local and regulatory requirements, including Medicare/CMS

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• Prior multi-specialty medical group experience
• Preferred/priority consideration for experience at Kaiser Permanente/TSPMG in a clinical field
• Strong HealthConnect/Epic Skills

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

• RN & APRN license in the State of Georgia
• Willingness to acquire APRN Prescriptive Authority in the State of Georgia
• Certification from ANCC or AANP as a Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner

TSPMG offers a competitive salary, a generous retirement package, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long and short term disability, relocation allowance, and more.

Atlanta, our home for more than 30 years, is a thriving metropolis that blends southern charm with modern art, music, and culture. Learn more about our beautiful southern city at http://www.atlanta.net.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We maintain a drug and nicotine free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.