Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics - part-time weekends only

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for weekend outpatient care in the Orthopedics program. This part-time role covers Saturday and Sunday clinics in Georgia, with 10-hour shifts at Meridian Mark and Duluth locations.

The APR will perform comprehensive assessments, order tests, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians while focusing on education, research, quality, and program development in a busy pediatric orthopedic setting.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• 2 years of pediatric healthcare experience preferred.
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice or Master’s/Doctorate in Medical Science required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care for children in outpatient settings.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams and manage treatment plans.
• Order and interpret lab tests; coordinate referrals and education.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure quality care.
• Engage in professional development and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Pediatric healthcare

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's in Nursing

Bachelor's in Medical Science

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Saturday, Sunday

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

6:00 PM

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

The Orthopedics Program at Children’s is the only nationally ranked program of its kind for kids and teens in Georgia and the top program in the Southeast. We specialize in medical and surgical treatment of conditions and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

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 part-time position will work independently in an outpatient clinic, weekends only. Saturdays will be at the Meridian Mark ambulatory clinic (10 hours) and Sundays will be at the Duluth ambulatory clinic (10 hours).

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 from the American Heart Association 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 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (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

5445 Meridian Mark Rd

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant