Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedics - Stockbridge

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Stockbridge, GA seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Orthopedics Program. The APP will perform comprehensive pediatric assessments, manage care, and collaborate with physicians and families in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Qualifications include RN/NP/PA licensure in Georgia, APN/PNCB/AANP/ANCC certification, and BLS with PALS within 60 days where required. No minimum experience; 2 years pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• 2 years of pediatric healthcare experience preferred.
• GA RN/NP/PA licensure and national APRN/PA certification per ANCC/AANP/PNCB/NCCPA requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.
• PALS certification within 60 days of hire for applicable roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric patient care in inpatient or ambulatory settings.
• Collaborate with physicians and health care teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Support professional development and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Professional development

Education

Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master’s/Doctorate in Medical Science Education

Master's degree in nursing or Bachelor's in medical science

Job description

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 the Stockbridge location. Scheduled days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. 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.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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