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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Acworth, Ga How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Wellstar Medical Group has a full-time APP position with our Primary Care group at their Ivey Walk practice in Acworth, Ga. This position offers flexibility in scheduling with options of 8-hour shifts or 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday. Based on patient needs and practice volume, 2-3 years of APP experience is required for consideration. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Pulmonary Inpatient Medical - WEO- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Overview: Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the team at our inpatient location at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. This is a full time 40 hour per week position including working weekend shifts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This is a great opportunity to be employed by one of the nation's leading pulmonary programs. You will work alongside some of the most respected and highly-trained physicians and APPs. Responsibilities: In this position you will: - Assist in the evaluation and treatment of Pulmonary patients in an inpatient setting - Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's medical record - Write orders, progress notes, consults, admissions, and discharge summaries - Order and schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients as direct patient care services are delivered. - Interpret lab studies and radiographic testing - In collaboration with physicians, develop appropriate treatment plans - Work alongside Physicians and other Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers in a collaborative team. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Masters or Bachelors Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification --or-- Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with National Certification. Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
3001460 | CVICU | Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner | Full-Time | Nights | Macon, GA Overview: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Critical Care - Piedmont Heart Institute PHI's critical care extenders provide 24-hour, on-site coverage to some of the highest acuity patients in the nation, treating and managing patients with coronary artery disease, advanced heart failure, structural heart disease, high risk percutaneous coronary interventions, arrhythmia, cardiogenic shock, percutaneous valve interventions, temporary mechanical circulatory support including ECMO, and cardiothoracic surgery including transplant and ventricular-assist device implantation Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities of Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners on the Cardiac Critical Care Service include: Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient's physician. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status Within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, and intra-aortic balloon pump catheters. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols. Assists with ECPR and ECMO cannulations. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials though a variety of activities. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team and to the larger community. About Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI) PHI is the first integrated cardiovascular healthcare delivery program affiliated with a community health system in greater Atlanta, and is headquartered on the campus of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, a 643-bed quaternary care facility offering all major medical, surgical and diagnostic services. Piedmont Heart serves the community at Piedmont Healthcare's 11 hospitals as well as 25 outpatient locations throughout Georgia, combining over 100 affiliated cardiovascular specialists to propel new programs and excellence in cardiovascular research and education, disease prevention, arrhythmias, coronary and vascular intervention, stroke, cardiac imaging, and cardiothoracic surgery. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Masters, Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification --or-- Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with National Certification Experience: ICU/Critical Care experience preferred Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians
Emergency- PRN- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Atlanta Overview: Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Department PRN - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Piedmont is recruiting for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Piedmont Atlanta Emergency department working on a PRN basis. Ideal candidates will be able to work 4-5 shifts a month working variable shifts 6am-4pm, 3pm-1am with emphasis on weekend availability and comfortable seeing an average of 20 patients per shift. Responsibilities: In this role you will: Work in a fast-paced environment under the supervision of emergency department physicians Provide patient care as needed to groups and individuals, including reading radiographs and dispensing medication Communicate with patient, family and other health care team members. Utilize EMR system entering and maintaining appropriate documentation and dictation Stay up to date on patient care diagnosis and treatment, current methodologies and techniques of practice. Piedmont benefits: Competitive PRN rate 401k EPIC Quality, Service, and Reputation Qualifications: Minimum Requirements 2 years working as a PA/NP within emergency medicine or urgent care setting Masters, Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited PA program and National Board Certification --or-- Licensed as a Nurse and approved to practice as a NP by State of Georgia with National Certification Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians
Pulmonary Critical Care Nights- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Fayette Hospital Overview: Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in the management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to all ICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and consulting, and provides leadership to the organization. Responsibilities: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient's physician. 2. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements. 3. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patients' family, staff, and healthcare learners. 4. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon the patient's clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements, 5. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, ordering life-supporting drugs according to established protocols, and defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. 5. Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, thoracenteses, endotracheal tubes, and extraglottic devices. 6. Interfaces with patients using monitoring and instrumentation equipment, and directs and educates others in performing these functions. 7. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the attending physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries. 8. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize the patient. 9. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. 10. Supports IRB-approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities, including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory and diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes, including toxicities or adverse events. 11. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. 12. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team, and the larger community. 13. Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities. 14. Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community. 15. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES - Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision, and values of the organization. - Ability to function independently and as a team member. - Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities at once while observing deadlines, and to function and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members. - Demonstrated a high level of critical thinking. - Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. - Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects. - Demonstrated a high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patient care. - Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills. - Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications. - Skill and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients. - Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the APPs. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. ADDENDUM Medical/Surgical Critical Care: - Competence in Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, placement of extraglottic devices, and safe use of RSI medications. - Completion of a Difficult Airway Course. - ACLS certification. - Interpret ABGs, CXRs, ultrasounds, and CT of chest. - Perform daily rounds. - New consults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning /discussing end of life care /POLST. - Attends multidisciplinary rounds. - Attends and participates in at least one hospital committee. - Attends and participates in the Critical Care Center of Excellence. - Attends and participates in journal club and grand rounds. - Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis, assessment, and plan for each patient. - Serves in the on-call pool for call-outs. - Work closely with other consultant groups, RNs, and care coordinators. - Maintain CME hours and state license/national recertification. - Participate in the education and onboarding of new hires and fellows - Check emails regularly and respond promptly when necessary. - Attends all staff meetings each year. - Maintains procedural skills with the Additional Duties form on file with the state. Qualifications: Education Graduate from a nursing program with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing Required and Master's degree in Nursing Required or Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required Work Experience 2 years ICU experience Required Licenses and Certifications Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP) Upon Hire Required and Credentialed in all procedures, including intubations Upon Hire Required Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Pulmonary Critical Care Nights - Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Rockdale Hospital Overview: Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in the management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to all ICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and consulting, and provides leadership to the organization. Responsibilities: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient's physician. 2. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements. 3. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patients' family, staff, and healthcare learners. 4. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon the patient's clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements, 5. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, ordering life-supporting drugs according to established protocols, and defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. 5. Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, thoracenteses, endotracheal tubes, and extraglottic devices. 6. Interfaces with patients using monitoring and instrumentation equipment, and directs and educates others in performing these functions. 7. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the attending physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries. 8. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize the patient. 9. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. 10. Supports IRB-approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities, including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory and diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes, including toxicities or adverse events. 11. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. 12. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team, and the larger community. 13. Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities. 14. Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community. 15. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES - Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision, and values of the organization. - Ability to function independently and as a team member. - Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities at once while observing deadlines, and to function and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members. - Demonstrated a high level of critical thinking. - Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. - Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects. - Demonstrated a high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patient care. - Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills. - Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications. - Skill and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients. - Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the APPs. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. ADDENDUM Medical/Surgical Critical Care: - Competence in Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, placement of extraglottic devices, and safe use of RSI medications. - Completion of a Difficult Airway Course. - ACLS certification. - Interpret ABGs, CXRs, ultrasounds, and CT of chest. - Perform daily rounds. - New consults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning /discussing end of life care /POLST. - Attends multidisciplinary rounds. - Attends and participates in at least one hospital committee. - Attends and participates in the Critical Care Center of Excellence. - Attends and participates in journal club and grand rounds. - Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis, assessment, and plan for each patient. - Serves in the on-call pool for call-outs. - Work closely with other consultant groups, RNs, and care coordinators. - Maintain CME hours and state license/national recertification. - Participate in the education and onboarding of new hires and fellows - Check emails regularly and respond promptly when necessary. - Attends all staff meetings each year. - Maintains procedural skills with the Additional Duties form on file with the state. Qualifications: Education Graduate from a nursing program with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing Required and Master's degree in Nursing Required or Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required Work Experience 2 years ICU experience Required Licenses and Certifications Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP) Upon Hire Required and Credentialed in all procedures, including intubations Upon Hire Required Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Pulmonary Critical Care Days- WEO- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Fayette Hospital Overview: Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to ICU, CCU and CVICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization. Responsibilities: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient's physician. 2. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements. 3. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners. 4. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements, including obtaining arterial, venous, and capillary blood samples, urine samples, sputum samples and cultures; performing cardiac output measurements, other hemodynamic measurements and EKG's; assisting with the performance of radiographic studies; assisting physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; etc. 5. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and external cardiac massage; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, changing, positioning and repositioning endotracheal tubes; administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols; and defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. 6. Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, thoracenteses, endotracheal tubes, and extraglottic devices. 7. Interfaces patients with monitoring and instrumentation equipment, and directs and educates others in performing the same functions. 8. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries. 9. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient. 10. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. 11. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials though a variety of activities including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory and diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes including toxicities or adverse events. 12. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. 13. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team and to the larger community. 14. Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities. 15. Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES - Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision and values of the organization. - Ability to function independently and as a team member. - Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities at once while observing deadlines, and to function and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members. - Demonstrated high level of critical thinking. - Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects. - Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patients care. - Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills. - Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications. - Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients. - Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the APPs. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. ADDENDUM - Medical/Surgical Critical Care: - Competence in Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, placement of extraglottic devices, and safe use of RSI medications - Complete a Difficult Airway Course within one year of hire. - ACLS certification - Interpret Abgs, CXRs, ultrasounds and CT of chest. - Perform daily rounds. - Newconsults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning /discussing end of life care /POLST. - Attends multidisciplinary rounds. - Attends and participates in at least one hospital committee. - Attends and participates in the Critical Care Center of Excellence. - Attends and participates in journal club and grand rounds. - Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis, assessment and plan for each patient. - Work closely with other consultant groups, RNs and care coordinators. - Maintain CME hours and state license /nations recertification. - Participate in the education of new hires - Check emails on a regular basis and respond promptly when needed. - Attends 4 in person staff meetings per year - Maintains procedural skills with Additional Duties form on file with the state. Qualifications: Education Graduate from a nursing program with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing Required and Master's degree in Nursing Required or Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required Work Experience 2 years ICU experience Required Licenses and Certifications Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP) Upon Hire Required and Credentialed in all procedures, including intubations Upon Hire Required Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
APP- Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship - Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Piedmont Cartersville Hospital Overview: JOB PURPOSE: The APP Fellow will work within a Critical Care team under the direction of an APP and a Physician to provide comprehensive and consistent care for critically ill patients in a hospital setting. The Fellow will gain experience in assessing, diagnosing, and managing care, selecting interventions, performing required procedures, and consistently evaluating patients' progress toward medical goals. Responsibilities: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients with cardiac or multi-system failure, within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient's physician. 2. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements. 3. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patients' family, staff, and healthcare learners. 4. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon the patient's clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements; assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, etc. 5. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and external cardiac massage; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, ordering of life supporting drugs according to established protocols, and defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. 6. May perform thoracentesis, thoracostomy tube, and bronchoscopy, as well as other indicated procedures while under the direct supervision of an intensivist until independent competency is confirmed. 7. Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, Chest tubes, thoracenteses, endotracheal tubes, and extra glottic devices. Interfaces with patients using monitoring and instrumentation equipment, and directs and educates others in performing these functions. 8. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the attending physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries. 9. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize the patient. 10. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. 11. Supports IRB-approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities, including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory and diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes, including toxicities or adverse events. 12. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. 13. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team, and the larger community. 14. Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities. 15. Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community. 16. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program or graduate of an approved Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current or eligible for Georgia state licensure. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Highly motivated new graduates are welcome During the fellowship, one must be able to rotate between night and day shifts as required. Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation
Neurosurgery OR Support- Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Piedmont Athens Hospital Overview: Piedmont Healthcare is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider to join an established Neurosurgery practice at Piedmont Athens Hospital. This position is full-time, 5 days a week, including rotations with established APP's for weeknight and weekend call. This is a hybrid role serving as a First Assist in the OR, hospital rounding, and seeing patients in the clinic. Responsibilities: First Assist with hospital rounding, consults, and patient discharges Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations and record data in patient's medical record in ambulatory practice. Clinical responsibilities require thorough attention to detail. Evaluate and treat patients to achieve optimal patient care. Write progress notes; prepare patient work-ups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Develop plans of care that minimize complications and successfully troubleshoot problems when they arise. Apply preventative and alternative treatment strategies for possible procedural complications. Complete pre-op appointments for all surgical patients, work with supervising physician to ensure all required labs, clearances and testing is satisfactorily complete well before surgery. Manage first call on a rotating basis, typically one 3 day weekend in 7 and 2-4 additional weeknight call shifts per month Piedmont Benefits: · Generous CME allowance · Competitive compensation · 401k with match · Quality, Service and Reputation Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of Neurosurgical or surgical experience with a high degree of clinical judgment and experience serving as the First Assist in the OR. Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Specialty Services
1895397 | Pulmonary Critical Care WEO - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Piedmont Macon Responsibilities: JOB PURPOSE: Serves as a member of the critical care team by assisting in management of critically ill patients in the hospital. Applies specialized skills and knowledge related to ICU, CCU and CVICU settings in which they practice. Contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients within institutional guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards under the supervision of the patient's physician. 2. Obtains patient health histories and completes physical examinations and documents findings in accordance with hospital requirements. 3. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners. 4. Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and documents procedures in accordance with hospital requirements, including obtaining arterial, venous, and capillary blood samples, urine samples, sputum samples and cultures; performing cardiac output measurements, other hemodynamic measurements and EKG's; assisting with the performance of radiographic studies; assisting physician with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; etc. 5. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and external cardiac massage; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, changing, positioning and repositioning endotracheal tubes; administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols; and defibrillation according to Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards. 6. Under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, inserts and manages arterial catheters, dialysis catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, thoracenteses, endotracheal tubes, and extra glottic devices. 7. Interfaces patients with monitoring and instrumentation equipment and directs and educates others in performing the same functions. 8. Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries. 9. Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient. 10. Incorporates clinical research findings in the development and implementation of standards of care. 11. Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials though a variety of activities including but not limited to: obtaining consent; ordering diagnostic tests; recording laboratory and diagnostic results; administering therapeutic interventions; and documenting and reporting patient outcomes including toxicities or adverse events. 12. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. 13. Serves as a clinical expert and education consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team and to the larger community. 14. Identifies educational needs of the family and participates in teaching opportunities. 15. Assesses educational needs, plans, provides, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES - Ability to participate in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision and values of the organization. - Ability to function independently and as a team member. - Must be able to establish priorities and a course of action for managing several activities at once while observing deadlines, and to function and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members. - Demonstrated high level of critical thinking. - Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects. - Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patients care. - Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills. - Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications. - Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients. - Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the APPs. - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. ADDENDUM Medical/Surgical Critical Care: ? Competence in Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, placement of extra glottic devices, and safe use of RSI medications ? Complete a Difficult Airway Course within one year of hire. ? ACLS certification ? Interpret Abgs, CXRs, ultrasounds and CT of chest. ? Perform daily rounds. ? New consults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning /discussing end of life care /POLST. ? Attends multidisciplinary rounds. ? Attends and participates in at least one hospital committee. ? Attends and participates in the Critical Care Center of Excellence. ? Attends and participates in journal club and grand rounds. ? Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis, assessment and plan for each patient. ? Work closely with other consultant groups, RNs and care coordinators. ? Maintain CME hours and state license /nations recertification. ? Participate in the education of new hires ? Check emails on a regular basis and respond promptly when needed. ? Attends 4 in person staff meetings per year ? Maintains procedural skills with Additional Duties form on file with the state. Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing, OR graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP). Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Medical Care Corporation