Advanced Practice Provider - Blood and Marrow Transplant Program

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a licensed Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to deliver comprehensive pediatric care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires GA APRN/PA licensure, a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing Practice, and PALS within 60 days for eligible units. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• GA RN license with APRN or PA licensure in Georgia.
• Masters or Doctorate in Nursing Practice/Medical Science Education.
• PALS certification within 60 days for relevant units.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform histories, exams, orders, and interpret tests.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree or PA degree

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Shift Start Time Shift End Time Worker Sub‑Type Regular

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

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.