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The Department of Surgery at Emory Healthcare has an APP position available for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). This position provides medical care for patients on the overnight inpatient surgical specialty services at Emory Midtown Hospital and Winship at Emory Midtown. The Department of Surgery at Emory Midtown is a high volume, high acuity surgical service. The candidate will be expected to provide focused coverage of the general surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal, urology and otolaryngology head/neck surgery services. The role will include cross training on selected services. Clinical duties will include care of inpatient surgical patients, inpatient consults, and ED admissions of the subspecialty surgical services. The candidate with be part of an interprofessional team which includes Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, residents, fellows and attending physicians but will also have the autonomy of being the front-line inpatient provider for their service.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Evaluate and manage patients on surgical subspecialty service, provide appropriate documentation of care including assessment and plan of the overnight events in collaboration with senior residents, fellows and attending physicians.

• Respond to request for consultation of patients on the inpatient surgical subspecialty service in a timely manner. This includes obtaining a thorough history, performing an appropriate physical examination and ordering appropriate testing. This will require working collaboratively with senior residents, fellows and attending physicians on night teams.

• Will be required to perform procedures for currently hospitalized patients and in the Emergency Department if providing consultation.

• Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars. Attend mandatory training.

• Participate in quality improvement activities; assist in maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.

• Support and uphold established organizational policies, procedures, and objectives related to quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.

• Maintain patient confidentiality.

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 Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.

• A minimum of two years of experience with inpatient or surgical care preferred

• BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.

Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP) for inpatient roles within Emory Healthcare

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Division The Emory Clinic

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30308

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department TEC Surg Onc - EUHM

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 119706

Job Category Advanced Practice Providers

Schedule 7p-7:30a

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.