Job Description

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Work Shift Variable



Work Day(s) Monday-Friday



Shift Start Time 8:00 AM



Shift End Time 5:00 PM



Worker Sub-Type Regular



Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.



The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the Top 10 childhood cancer centers in the U.S. Our team of skilled specialists treats more than 500 new cancer patients each year. Because of the size of the center, Children's is able to offer comprehensive programs specializing in each of the major types of childhood cancer.



As an APP, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and system participation.



Previous oncology experience is highly preferred.



Experience

No minimum experience required



Preferred Qualifications

2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred

Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master's or Doctorate degree in Medical Science



Education

Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science



Certification Summary

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia OR Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia OR licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia

Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), (Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner may be acceptable with CNO approval)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Anesthesia, Hematology/Oncology, and Critical Care (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants working in Neonatology may provide NRP certification in lieu of PALS)



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements and Credentialing process of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Excellent communication (written, spoken & presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrates personal and professional integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior; flexibility and willingness to change



Job Responsibilities



Clinical

Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children's bylaws in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings. This includes:

Performing comprehensive histories and physical exams and identifying normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status

Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests

Developing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans

Serving as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students

Facilitating patient referrals to other medical providers, medical facilities, and other health/social service agencies as needed

Collaborating and/or consulting with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate



Professional Development

Recognizes the importance of participation in professional organizations

Accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional competence and credentials

Continuously conducts self-evaluation of advanced practice skills to ensure competent clinical care and continued self-development

Assists in the development of education for department/practice



Quality and Evidence-Based Practice Behaviors

Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice

Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies

Support compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable administrative Joint Commission



Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.



Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road



Job Family Nurse Practitioner/Phys Assistant