Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA), Lead - Grady Hospital Neurosurgery

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future.

About the role

Provides oversight and leadership for three or more Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Offers technical expertise for all affiliate providers in the daily management of medical services to patients. Recruits and hires staff, establishes work schedules, supervises staff performance, participates in performance evaluations, and determines quality activities and design for assigned staff. Supervises educational activities for the unit, such as training residents, medical students, and new NP/PA graduates.

Recognized as a proficient, highly skilled clinician who assists physician colleagues in providing care and case management of patients. Routinely demonstrates in-depth knowledge about the care of a specific patient population in daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in individual medical records.
• Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status, and medical problems or potential problems.
• Performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures under the direction of a physician, 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 patients.
• Arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professionals or community services in collaboration with a physician.
• Educates patients on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at-home medical care, medication, and other health-related issues.
• Works with manager to formulate a 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 patient care plans.
• Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends, and conclusions/recommendations.
• Trains and teaches other healthcare professionals, including students and residents, in techniques and procedures unique to the specific setting.
• Actively participates on organizational health services committees.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP.
• At least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties may be required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.
• ACNP or PA certification type required for inpatient work.

This position requires in-person work at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.