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Job No. 153704

  • Job Title:
  • Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/ACNP) - School of Medicine Neurology/Neuro Critical Care/Stroke at Gra
  • Employer:
  • Emory University
  • Location:
  • Atlanta , GA
  • Posting Date:
  • 03-Sep-2024
  • Description:
  • Discover Your Career at Emory University
    Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

    Description
    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients in the Marcus Stroke & Neuroscience Center (ICU) at Grady Memorial Hospital.
    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 Acute Care 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 an Adult Gerontology Acute Care or Acute Care 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
    BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:



    The ideal candidate would have critical care experience, ideally in the field of Neurology/Critical Care or any other critical care equivalent


    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.



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