Atlanta, Georgia30+ days ago
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 · PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas. 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.