Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care at North Point; Part Time

Overview

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 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.

Job Type: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Pediatric Urgent Care. APPs at our Urgent Care locations care for non-life-threatening illnesses in children and teens in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As an Advanced Practice Provider, 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, self-evaluation, professional development, and system participation.

Heavy evening and weekend work is expected to care for urgent care patients.

Work Shift:

Variable

Work Day(s):
Variable

Shift Start Time:
Variable

Shift End Time:
Variable

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

3795 Mansell Rd

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

• Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model for children of all ages under the supervision of the supervising/collaborating physician and within the scope of practice outlined by state statute and Children’s bylaws in inpatient and/or ambulatory settings.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams and identify normal and abnormal findings, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, and students.
• Facilitate patient referrals to other medical providers, facilities, and health/social service agencies as needed.
• Collaborate and/or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.

• No minimum experience required.

• 2 years of experience in pediatric healthcare preferred
• Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice or Master’s or Doctorate degree in Medical Science

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

• 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 (Neonatology NRP may be acceptable in lieu of PALS)

• Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants, Joint Commission regulatory requirements, and Credentialing processes for NPs and PAs
• Excellent communication (written, spoken, and presentation), organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates personal and professional integrity; collaborative and respectful behavior; flexibility and willingness to change

• Participates in continuous quality improvement based on professional practice standards for department/practice
• Participates in and complies with hospital/departmental policies
• Supports compliance with National Patient Safety Goals related to applicable Joint Commission requirements

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: 3795 Mansell Rd