What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurology ICU- Advanced Practice Provider position at Wellstar Health System?
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Work Shift
The APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) functions as an integral part of the healthcare team. Serves various roles, including working directly alongside faculty and staff, providing care to the entire spectrum of patient acuity levels, working semi-autonomously and serving as a provider to initiate appropriate care, including laboratory studies and/or imaging as indicated, at the front end of a patient's visit.
Position Requirements
If Nurse Practitioner-
Master's Degree in Nursing.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and equivalent body.
Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) as an advanced practice nurse by the State's Board of Nursing. Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office to work.
OR
If Physician's Assistant -
Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program.
Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) to practice medicine through the State's Composite Medical Board. Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert.
Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Work Shift
The APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) functions as an integral part of the healthcare team. Serves various roles, including working directly alongside faculty and staff, providing care to the entire spectrum of patient acuity levels, working semi-autonomously and serving as a provider to initiate appropriate care, including laboratory studies and/or imaging as indicated, at the front end of a patient's visit.
Position Requirements
If Nurse Practitioner-
Master's Degree in Nursing.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and equivalent body.
Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) as an advanced practice nurse by the State's Board of Nursing. Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office to work.
OR
If Physician's Assistant -
Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program.
Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) to practice medicine through the State's Composite Medical Board. Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert.
Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support
- NP - Nurse Practitioner
- CNP - Cert Nurse Practitioner
- PA - Physician Assistant
- RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)