Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Pediatric hospital network and centers

Advanced Practice Provider - Pnp or PA

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in medical science is required.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, either single-state or through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia, or licensure as a Physician Assistant in Georgia, is required.
Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by ANCC, AANP, PNCB, or NCCPA is required; Family Nurse Practitioner certification may be accepted with CNO approval.
Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
For Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, or Critical Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire; Neonatology providers may use NRP certification instead.
Proficient knowledge of Georgia scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and the credentialing process for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants is required.
Strong written, spoken, and presentation communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills are required.
Personal and professional integrity, collaborative and respectful behavior, flexibility, and willingness to change are required.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive patient care management for children of all ages in a collaborative practice model under the supervising or collaborating physician, within state law and Children’s bylaws, in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings.
Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams and identify normal and abnormal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial findings.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students.
Facilitate patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health and social service agencies as needed.
Collaborate with and/or consult physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
Participate in professional organizations.
Maintain professional competence, credentials, and ongoing professional development, including ongoing self-evaluation of advanced practice skills.
Assist in developing education for the department or practice.
Participate in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for the department or practice.
Participate in and comply with hospital and departmental policies.
Support compliance with applicable National Patient Safety Goals and Joint Commission requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of experience in pediatric healthcare is preferred.
A doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or a master's or doctorate degree in Medical Science is preferred.

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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Marcus Autism Center is one of the leading institutions in the U.S. for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research and clinical care, treating more than 5,000 children every year. As one of the largest autism centers in the U.S., Marcus Autism Center offers families access to the latest research, comprehensive testing and science-based treatments. Marcus Autism Center is maximizing the potential of children with autism today and transforming the nature of autism for future generations.

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and system participation.

This position is open to Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Experience

No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred
Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Medical Science

Education

Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science

Certification Summary

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia OR Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia OR licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia
Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), (Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner may be acceptable with CNO approval)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, and Critical Care (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants working in Neonatology may provide NRP certification in lieu of PALS)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements and Credentialing process of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Excellent communication (written, spoken & presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates personal and professional integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior; flexibility and willingness to change

Job Responsibilities

Clinical

Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children’s bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. This includes:
Performing comprehensive histories and physical exams and identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status
Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests
Developing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
Serving as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students
Facilitating patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed
Collaborating and/or consulting with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate

Professional Development

Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations
Accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentials
Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced practice skills to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development
Assists in the development of education for department/practice

Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Behaviors

Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice
Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies
Support compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint Commission

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1920 Briarcliff Rd NE

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant

About the Company

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Pediatric hospital network and centers

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta provides pediatric medical care through three hospitals, 26 neighborhood locations, and more than 600 beds. It operates as a not-for-profit system that includes the Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, urgent care centers, and trauma facilities, staffed by more than 2,000 pediatric physicians across 70+ specialties and a team of over 11,500 employees and 10,000 volunteers. The organization treats a high volume of patients each year, offering services ranging from emergency and surgical care to outpatient and specialty programs for children. Its care model centers on delivering comprehensive, kid-focused health services to support children now and in the future."

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.8M
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1997

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