Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA), School of Medicine Neurosurgery (Grady/NOC)

Job title: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA), School of Medicine Neurosurgery (Grady/NOC)

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Regularly scheduled to work nights.

• 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:

• Inpatient (Night Shift):• Report to Sign Out• Complete Discharges• Drain Care (EVDs, HMVs, JPs)• Attend Social Work Rounds• Triage/See Consults• Book Cases• Consent and Pre-op Patients• Answer Patient Messages• Carry APP Phone for Non-urgent Tasks• Wound Care (Remove Staples/Sutures)• Collaborate with Various Specialties to Optimize Patient Care• Set-up Follow-up Appointments• Order Appropriate Imaging• Flexibility to Prioritize Tasks throughout Shift• Sign Out at End of Shift to Chief/Junior Resident

• Flex APP: Combination of Inpatient and Outpatient Roles - Varies Based on Volume

• NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

• 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).