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Job Description

As the largest cardiac program in the Southeast, one of the top five largest pediatric heart centers in the nation for Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Cardiac Acute Care Unit (CACU) volumes, and the only nationally ranked cardiac surgery and cardiology program in the state, the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Heart Center provides exceptional treatment to infants, children and teenagers who have complex heart defects.

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, self-evaluation, professional development, and system participation.

ExperienceNo 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 GeorgiaCertification 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 hirePediatric 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 AssistantsExcellent communication (written, spoken & presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skillsDemonstrates 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 statusOrdering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic testsDeveloping pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plansServing as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and studentsFacilitating patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as neededCollaborating and/or consulting with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate

Professional Development

Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizationsAccepts 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-developmentAssists 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 policiesSupport 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

1405 Clifton Rd NE

Job Family

Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant