NP/PA Heart Failure, Weekends

Description

Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. 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.
• Performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
• Under the direction of a physician, assists in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
• Communicates the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to the patient.
• In collaboration with the physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professionals or community services.
• Trains and educates patients 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.

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's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.
• PALS, BLS, or ACLS may be required in some areas.

Physical Requirements

• 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally);
• 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently);
• 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly);
• Lifting 50 lbs max;
• Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs;
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking,
• Occasional sitting,
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing),

Environmental Factors

• Blood-borne pathogen exposure
• Bio-hazardous waste
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
• Communicable diseases
• Electrical shock
• Latex
• Lighting
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work
• Travel may be required.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.