Pediatrics- PRN- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Newnan

Piedmont Healthcare; Sharpsburg (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is looking for a PRN Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Sharpsburg, Georgia. This role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, conducting physical exams, and developing treatment plans for patients. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing or be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, along with a current Georgia license. Strong proficiency in electronic medical records and teamwork skills are essential. The position offers an opportunity to directly impact patient care and work collaboratively with physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current Georgia license.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for quality patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations and write progress notes.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures and monitor patient progress.
• Make diagnoses and formulate treatment plans for patients.
• Provide clinical expertise in the absence of the physician.

Skills

Proficiency in electronic medical record applications

Ability to work as a member of a team

Understanding of laws governing APPs in Georgia

Ability to assess physical needs of patients

Interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory tests

Initiate evaluation and treatment with protocols

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program

Current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant

Job description

Pediatrics - PRN - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Newnan

Overview

Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Works in conjunction with physicians to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services, including physical exams, diagnoses and treatment of patients, etc.

Key Responsibilities

1. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Reviews normal and abnormal diagnostic tests and takes appropriate action according to the individual's scope of practice. Participates in research by serving as a Primary Investigator or Sub-Investigator in clinical trials and registries.
2. Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, and records the date in the patient record; writes progress notes; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtains psychosocial history relevant to patient care, and assumes responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
3. Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explains necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Obtains written patient consents and communicates with experts as needed.
4. Carries out therapeutic procedures such as cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes; monitors progress of patients, reports progress to supervising physician, and maintains record of each patient’s progress, consulting with supervising physician when patient progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
5. Makes diagnoses and formulates a treatment plan for patients. Performs patient education on their disease state, as well as healthy living recommendations. Will perform follow up exams after procedures, hospitalizations, surgeries, etc.
6. Provides clinical expertise and serves as a resource for office clinical staff in physician's absence.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Understand and comply with current laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of APPs in Georgia.
• Assess the physical needs of patients visiting the Emergency Department.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record applications.
• Interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects to patients, patient families, staff and healthcare learners.
• Initiate appropriate evaluation and treatment utilizing established protocols, including administration of life-supporting drugs and use of defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support Standards when the supervising physician is not present.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing, OR graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for Georgia State Composite Board.

Minimum Experience Required: None.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required by Law: Licensed Physician Assistant in Georgia OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP).

Additional Qualifications: None.

Business Unit

Piedmont Medical Care Corporation