Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with surgical, trauma and / or pain management patients.

Performs physical examinations and health assessments to obtain complete history and physical.

Charts and dictates progress notes in a timely and complete manner.

Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, EMGs, etc.).

Prescribes medications that are necessary to control medical condition.

Confers with assigned surgeon on patients presenting with more complex problems.

Educates patients and their families on healthcare management and disease prevention.

Serves as a first assist during surgery, at the neurosurgeon's direction.

Collaborates with healthcare entities to ensure all pre- and post-operative orders are submitted and fulfilled.

Works up new patients to include admissions, consults and discharge summaries.

Rounds on practice patients as directed by assigned neurosurgeon and / or call requirements, communicating any results or changes to an existing plan of care to patient and families.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia - OR - Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice

Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia - OR - licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia

Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner

Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire; ACLS within 60 days of hire

Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and / or Physician Assistants

Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part

Benefits

100% employer paid medical, prescription, and life insurance coverage for team members

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) program + paid holidays

401(k) Plan with a 50% match on up to 6%

Periodic performance bonuses including annual profit-sharing bonus that contribute to a team members potential retirement savings.

Continuing education

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, and more

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing or bachelor's degree in medical science Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia - OR - Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state of Georgia - OR - licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANP), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire; ACLS within 60 days of hire Proficient knowledge of Georgia Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners and / or Physician Assistants Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part