Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse or Physician Assistant in Georgia
Certification by ANCC or NCCPA required
At least 2 years of experience in surgical services preferred
Training in PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in specific areas.
Responsibilities
Assist in evaluating and treating patients
Document care delivery in medical records
Conduct patient interviews and document health histories
Perform physical exams and specialized procedures under physician direction
Order and schedule laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
Educate patients on health habits and self-care
Collaborate with physicians on care plans and referrals
Benefits
Day shift with 4/10 hour work schedules (no call, no weekends)
Opportunity for professional development and training
Participation in professional organizations
Engagement in educational in-services
Access to a comprehensive academic health system with extensive resources
Full Job Description
Description
Our Emory Decatur Hospital General Surgery team is growing and we are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This is a day, 4/10 hour shifts per week position (no call, no weekends). 2 years surgical services APP experience preferred. Responsibilities include:
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
PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.
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