Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care - Hudson Bridge (part-time)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supportive team environment

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for their location in Stockbridge, Georgia. This part-time role requires someone who can manage comprehensive patient care for pediatric patients within a collaborative practice model.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a Master’s degree in nursing or similar qualification, with the ability to operate within Georgia's Scope of Practice. Flexible scheduling and an excellent benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred.
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice or Master’s or Doctorate in Medical Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care management for children.
• Perform histories and physical exams to identify findings.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in medical science

Job description

Job Description

At Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, our pediatric Urgent Care Centers are staffed seven days a week with providers who are specially trained to treat non‑life‑threatening illnesses in children and teens.

Position

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Part‑time (average 20 hours per week) at Children’s Hudson Bridge location. Heavy evening and weekend work will be expected.

Benefits

• Make a difference in the community or neighborhood
• Enjoy a flexible schedule
• Thrive in a supportive, team‑oriented environment
• Eligible for a fantastic Total Rewards package
• Part of an amazing mission‑driven organization

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice or Master’s or Doctorate 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
• Supports 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.

Location

1510 Hudson Bridge Rd

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant