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Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant– Palliative Medicine | Emory University at Grady

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Affirmative Action, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Basic Life Support (BLS), Community and Social Services, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Education, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Medications, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Professional Services, Progress Reports, Project Evaluation, Radiography, Rehabilitation Act, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Statistical Reports, Testing, Treatment Evaluation, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago


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Description

Must be acute care certified. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + 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. + Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays. + Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient. + In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services. + Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems. + Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. + Attends educational in-services as appropriate. + Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. + Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations. + Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans. + Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations. + Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting. + Actively participates on organizational health services committees. + Performs related responsibilities as required. 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. + BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

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 University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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Job Number

_156331_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_School Of Medicine_

Department

_SOM: FPM: Palliative Medicine_

Job Category

_Nursing and Clinical Services_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Grady Hospital_

Remote Work Classification

_No Remote_

Health and Safety Information

_Position involves clinical patient contact_

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