Advanced Practice Provider - Pulmonology

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive pediatric care in a collaborative setting. You will assess, diagnose, and manage care for children and adolescents, coordinating with families and a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes professional development, team collaboration, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities to contribute to education and program growth in a leading pediatric program in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for GA APRN/NP licensure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for APRNs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care management for children within a collaborative practice.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifying normal/abnormal findings.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostics as appropriate.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and staff.
• Facilitate referrals to other providers and services, as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care.

Skills

Pediatric healthcare experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional integrity

Ability to collaborate

Education

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

RN licensure in GA or multi-state via eNLC

APRN licensure in GA

APRN certification (ANCC/AANP/PNCB/NCCPA)

BLS certification

PALS within 60 days for applicable roles

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday, Variable

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is home to the leading pediatric pulmonology program in Georgia. Our pediatric-trained providers are skilled at diagnosing and treating children and teens with a wide range of respiratory problems, from common to complex.

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 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

859 Mount Vernon Hwy NE

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant