Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma - Nights

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

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive, advanced practice care for children. You will work under supervision within a collaborative team, performing histories, exams, and care coordination in inpatient and ambulatory settings.

This 0.8 FTE night-shift role includes weekend coverage every 3rd weekend; active GA RN/APRN license and board certification are required, with ongoing education and quality initiatives

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Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children under supervision of physician.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams and identify normal/abnormal findings.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.

Skills

Pediatric healthcare experience

Education

DNP / Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Master's or Doctorate in Medical Science Education

Bachelor's degree in medical science

Job description

Shift Details

Work Shift Night Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 7:00 PM Shift End Time 7:00 AM 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

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is a designated pediatric trauma center dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill and injured children. Our specialists have advanced training in pediatric and critical care, and they are available around the clock—along with 24-hour operating room. As an APP, 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 0.8 FTE position will work two 12-hour and one 8-hour shifts per week, mostly at Arthur M. Blank Hospital. This is a night shift position and will include coverage every 3rd weekend.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant

Primary Location

2220 North Druid Hills Road

About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

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.