Emory Healthcare is currently seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers to join our Cardiac Intensive Care service line.
The Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) at Emory provides the opportunity to work closely with a variety of cardiac conditions including those with multi-system failure, advanced heart failure, and heart transplantation. We provide support to patients with severe states of shock including mechanical ventilatory support as well as mechanical circulatory support.
Why Emory?
Our advanced practice providers are part of a comprehensive care team. We will provide outstanding educational, training, and mentorship experiences for all professionals and trainees engaged in research and care within our intensive care service line. Our department creates a unified, research driven patient and family centered care experience in consistent delivery models.
Educational and teaching opportunities
Multidisciplinary collaboration and communication
Scientific inquiry and translation of research into practice
We value patient safety and quality
Our priority is patient and family centered care
Description
The Cardiac Critical Care Unit at Emory University Hospital is looking for an experienced acute care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a Weekend Days position in the CCU.
Prior Cardiac Critical Care or ICU experience as an NP or PA is highly desired.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must be acute care certified (ACNP or AGACNP).
JOB 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.
Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures 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 patient.
In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services.
Educates patient 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.
Works with manager to formulate 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 care patient care plans. Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting.
Actively participates on organizational health services committees.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
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.
BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some areas.
