Nurse Practitioner

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine seeks an Advanced Practitioner (ACNP/PA-C) with immediate availability for the Surgical Critical Care Unit at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. The role involves autonomous ICU management in collaboration with Trauma and Critical Care Surgeons, focusing on trauma and emergency surgery patients.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and Georgia licensure as an ACNP or PA-C, with Surgical Critical Care experience and BLS/ACLS; ATLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed ACNP or PA-C with Georgia licensure.
• Experience in Surgical Critical Care.
• BLS and ACLS are required; ATLS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line management of critically ill and injured patients in ICU teams.
• Perform procedures per privileging agreements (central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, ICP monitor placements).
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses and other health care professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage complex cases.
• Support the education and scholarly mission of the Institution.

Skills

ACNP or PA-C licensure

Surgical Critical Care experience

BLS ACLS ATLS prerequisites

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (ACNP)

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Position Information

About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well‑being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under‑served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!

Posting Number

Posting Number NONAC3777

Job Title

Position Title

Position Type

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies

Number of vacancies 1

Salary $129,454

Department

Department Surgery

Position Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practitioner with immediate availability.

Experienced – Critical Care (Surgical, and Trauma

Department of Surgery

Candidate must be a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant with Master’s degree, with experience in Surgical Critical Care and Trauma.

The ACNP or PA will be working with board-certified Trauma and Critical Care Surgeons on intra-disciplinary ICU teams providing front line management of critically ill and injured patients. Our critical care services provide ICU management of trauma, and emergency surgery patient populations. The Advanced Practitioners (APs) in the Trauma Critical Care Unit will function autonomously and in collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and other health care professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage complex injuries and critical illness. These APs will also perform procedures as outlined in the privileging agreements (central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, ICP monitor placements).

In addition the candidate will have to be committed to the education and scholarly mission of the Institution. This position is located at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Grady is a 595 bed hospital with 3,500 trauma admissions per year.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Georgia licensure and certification as an ACNP or PA-C
• Surgical Critical Care experience
• BLS , ACLS required, ATLS preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Our vision is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.

Morehouse School of Medicine 720 Westview Drive Atlanta, GA 30310 404-752-1500

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