Heart Failure NP: Advanced Cardiac Care Clinician

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Georgia seeks an advanced practice clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support patient evaluation and treatment. You will document care, perform examinations, and assist physicians in diagnosing and planning treatment within high-acuity settings.

Responsibilities include ordering diagnostics, educating patients, and coordinating referrals, with ongoing professional development and participation in clinical committees as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as an ANCC Nurse Practitioner or certified as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
• PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Document delivery of care in medical records.
• Conduct patient interviews and document patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems.
• Perform physical examinations and specialized diagnostic/therapeutic procedures under physician supervision.
• Assist physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Order, schedule and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Educate patients on health habits, home care, medications and follow-up assessments.
• Participate in professional activities to maintain knowledge of current trends and practices.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Georgia seeks an advanced practice clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support patient evaluation and treatment. You will document care, perform examinations, and assist physicians in diagnosing and planning treatment within high-acuity settings.

Responsibilities include ordering diagnostics, educating patients, and coordinating referrals, with ongoing professional development and participation in clinical committees as needed.