Advanced Practice Provider - Blood and Marrow Transplant Program

choa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive pediatric care in both outpatient clinics and inpatient units. The role requires collaboration with supervising physicians, conducting histories and exams, ordering tests, and creating treatment plans.

The position emphasizes education for families, coordination with other services, and ongoing professional development, with expectations for BLS on hire and PALS within 60 days where applicable.

Qualifications

• GA licensure for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants or multi-state licensure via eNLC
• Certification in APRN/PA from ANCC/AANP/PNCB/NCCPA (FNP cert may be acceptable with approval)
• BLS certification required on hire
• PALS within 60 days for certain roles in specified settings

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care management in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Perform histories, exams, and identify normal/abnormal findings.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostics.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families; serve as resources.
• Coordinate referrals to other providers and services.

Skills

GA scope knowledge

Communication skills

Integrity & collaboration

Education

Master's in nursing or Doctorate/BS in medical science

Job description

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Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

As one of the top pediatric blood and marrow transplant (BMT) programs in the country, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta provides expertise in autologous and allogeneic transplants for a wide variety of cancers and disorders of the blood, immune system and metabolism. We are international leaders in the treatment of high risk leukemia and BMT for sickle cell disease, as well in immune dysregulation and immune deficiency. We make it our mission to provide the best care - and the best experience - for every child who has to undergo a BMT.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and system participation.

This position will work in both the outpatient clinic and in an inpatient setting.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred
• Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master's or Doctorate degree in Medical Science

Education

• Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science

Certification Summary

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia OR Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia OR licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), (Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner may be acceptable with CNO approval)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, and Critical Care (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants working in Neonatology may provide NRP certification in lieu of PALS)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements and Credentialing process of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Excellent communication (written, spoken & presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates personal and professional integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior; flexibility and willingness to change

Job Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children's bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. This includes:
• Performing comprehensive histories and physical exams and identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Developing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
• Serving as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students
• Facilitating patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed
• Collaborating and/or consulting with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate

Professional Development

• Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations
• Accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentials
• Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced practice skills to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development
• Assists in the development of education for department/practice

Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Behaviors

• Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice
• Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies
• Support compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint Commission

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant