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

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Flexible schedule

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its pediatric Urgent Care centers. This part-time role (about 20 hours per week) at the Hudson Bridge location involves comprehensive care of children and teens under the supervision of a physician, with heavy evening and weekend shifts.

Ideal candidates hold a DNP or MSN/Doctorate in Medical Science Education, with Georgia APRN or PA licensure. No minimum experience is required; 2 years pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under physician supervision.
• Perform histories and physical exams and identify normal and abnormal findings.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and students.
• Coordinate patient referrals to other providers and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional integrity

Team collaboration

Flexible

Education

DNP

MS in Nursing

MD/ED 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.

APPs at our Urgent Care locations

• Make a difference in their community or neighborhood
• Enjoy a flexible schedule
• Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Are eligible for a fantastic Total Rewards package
• Are part of an amazing mission-driven organization

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, self-evaluation, professional development, and system participation. This is a part-time position (average 20 hours/week) at Children's Hudson Bridge location. To care for our urgent care patients, heavy evening and weekend work will be expected.

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

1510 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.