What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Delivery Triage NP / PA position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong.
Join our team of exceptional Advanced Practice Providers on our Labor & Delivery Triage team at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
This is a Nocturnist role focused exclusively on Labor & Delivery triage. Anticipated shifts will 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3-13's). There will be no call requirements for this position.
Ideal candidate will have prior L&D experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Triage experience is highly desired.
Our Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (NP) are an integral part of the Emory Healthcare integrated academic health care system. Some highlights of joining the Emory Healthcare team:
- Highly competitive base salary.
- This role is eligible to participate in our annual APP Incentive Plan.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
- Paid Parental Leave benefit available to all qualified employees.
- Family-focused benefits.
- Wellness incentives.
- Healthcare benefits available on Day 1.
Description
Ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Labor & Delivery NP or PA. Prior triage experience is highly desired.
This is a Nocturnist position. Anticipated shift requirement will be 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3-13's).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 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 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 issued by the American Heart Association and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.
JOIN OUR LABOR & DELIVERY 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.
