Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics - South Atlanta Area

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Orthopedics Program in the South Atlanta area. This 0.6 FTE role will float to Orthopedics clinics in Hudson Bridge and Fayetteville, providing comprehensive pediatric care under supervision, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.

Candidates should hold Georgia NP or PA licensure with BLS and PALS within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Pediatric healthcare experience preferred
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in Georgia
• BLS and specialty certifications as applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care under supervision in pediatric orthopedics
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Coordinate referrals to other providers and facilities
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff as needed

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

DNP or PhD in Nursing Practice

MS in Medical Science Education

MSN or Doctorate in Nursing

BS in Medical Science

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 4:30 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 are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team in South Atlanta. 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 APP (0.6 FTE) will float, based on schedule needs, to Children’s Orthopedics clinics in the southern Atlanta area. Locations to be covered are Hudson Bridge and Fayetteville.

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 1492 Hudson Bridge Rd

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. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What%20to%20Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US