What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP / PA Critical Care, Emory Decatur Hospital, Nocturnist position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
Emory Healthcare is where belonging meets purpose.
Advanced Practice Providers (APP's) at the Emory Critical Care Center are leading the way in shaping the future of healthcare. Our APP's unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.
The Emory Critical Care Center is currently hiring Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for Nocturnist shifts at Emory Decatur Hospital.
In this role the ideal APP candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of Critical Care experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assitant. Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP).
Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team:
- Highly competitive compensation package.
- This position is eligible to participate in our APP Incentive Plan.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
- Family-focused benefits.
- Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
- Wellness incentives.
- Ongoing APP mentorship and development.
- Comprehensive benefits that start Day 1
Description
Critical Care APP positions are open to experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants. Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP).
This is a Nocturnist role with 3-13's per week.
- Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
- 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).
- Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
- May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
- Current BLS and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association.
JOIN OUR CRITICAL CARE APP TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.