Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!

SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, orders, conducts, supervises, interprets diagnostic and laboratory test, and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness in care of the acutely ill and recovering patient. Promotes health and the prevention of illness and injury. Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient health problems. The role of the APP includes direct patient/family care, coordination, and disposition pf patients, consultation, research, patient/families/ groups/ and community advocacy to holistically care for complex patient care needs. Serves as a member of the acute care and surgical team with the primary responsibility of managing a caseload of acute care patients under the supervision of a physician.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Nurse or Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant by the National Board of Medical Examiners, or, the Academy of Physician's Assistants
• Two (2) or more years or experience as a critical care nurse or two (2) years serving as a Physician Assistant
• Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse is required for NPs.
• Current Georgia Authorization/Certification as a NP Advanced Practice Registered Professional Nurse is required
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or Physician's Assistant, specializing in critical care services for in-patient setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.