Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program completion
Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in Georgia
Certified Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or equivalent, or certified Physician Assistant by NCCPA
Potentially at least one year in high acuity clinical specialties
PALS, BLS, or ACLS certifications 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 diagnostic procedures under physician direction
Order and schedule laboratory tests and diagnostics
Educate patients on health management and follow-up care
Collaborate with physicians to arrange referrals to specialists
Benefits
Professional development plan collaboration
Access to educational in-services
Participation in organizational health services committees
Opportunities to train and teach other healthcare professionals
Involvement in professional activities to maintain industry knowledge
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Job Description:
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
