JOB DESCRIPTION
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Work Shift
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8 : 00 AM
Shift End Time
5 : 30 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture : People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
At the Center for Pediatric Wellness, our team is dedicated to caring for kids from birth to age 21. From routine immunizations for school to treating the common cold and flu to helping manage chronic conditions, we care for the whole child and deliver comprehensive pediatric primary care services.
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, quality, professional development, and system participation.
This is a PRN-only position. Experience
- No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferredDoctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Medical ScienceEducation
Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical scienceCertification 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 changeJob Responsibilities
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 appropriateRecognizes the importance of participation in professional organizationsAccepts responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentialsContinuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced practice skills to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-developmentAssists in the development of education for department / practiceParticipates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department / practiceParticipates in and complies with hospital / departmental policiesSupport compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint CommissionPrimary Location Address
6000 Lake Forrest Drive NW
Job Family
Nurse Practitioner / Phys Assistant
