Description:
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Transplant team. This is a PRN position and Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care Certified. Responsibilities for this position include:
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Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
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Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
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Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
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Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
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Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
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Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
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Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
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May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
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BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.
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Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP) for inpatient roles within Emory Healthcare