Pediatric After-Hours NP/PA: Impactful Care

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Wellstar Health System’s Pediatric After Hours team seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality pediatric care during evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will work with pediatricians and staff to evaluate acute illnesses and minor injuries, order tests, and develop treatment plans.

The role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care, collaboration, and adherence to clinical protocols within an EPIC EMR environment, offering a competitive

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Georgia APRN license or eligibility.
• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or other applicable certification.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility.
• Current BLS and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients presenting with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and urgent medical concerns.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and manage appropriate diagnostic testing and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and preventive health measures.
• Identify patients requiring escalation of care and coordinate referrals to emergency departments, specialists, or hospital services when appropriate.
• Document encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards.
• Support a positive patient experience through compassionate, family-centered care.

Skills

Pediatrics

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree (MSN/ DNP)

Physician Assistant degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Wellstar Health System’s Pediatric After Hours team seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality pediatric care during evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will work with pediatricians and staff to evaluate acute illnesses and minor injuries, order tests, and develop treatment plans.

The role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care, collaboration, and adherence to clinical protocols within an EPIC EMR environment, offering a competitive