Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Advanced Practitioner with immediate availability for the Surgical Critical Care and Trauma unit at Grady Memorial Hospital. The AP will work with Trauma and Critical Care Surgeons, delivering ICU care to critically ill patients and collaborating with nurses and staff.

A Master’s degree and ACNP/PA-C licensure are required; BLS/ACLS are mandatory, ATLS preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board‑certified Trauma and Critical Care Surgeons on ICU teams.
• Provide front line management of critically ill and injured patients.
• Perform procedures per privileging agreements (central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, ICP monitoring).

Skills

Surgical Critical Care experience

ACNP/PA-C certification

Education

Master’s degree

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

Position Type

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies

Number of vacancies 1

Salary

$129,453

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

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • High School/GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
• * Are you a Licensed Nurse Practitioner certified in the State of Georgia?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you certified as an ACNP or PA-C?
  • NO
  • YES
• * Please describe your surgical critical care experience and length of experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you ACLS certified?
  • NO
  • YES
• * Do you have a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Are you ATLS Certified?
  • NO
  • YES
• * Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document

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

Partner Site(s):

Morehouse Healthcare

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.