Emory Decatur Hospital has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Labor & Delivery Triage team.

This is a PRN / Registry position that will focus exclusively on Labor & Delivery Triage.  Prior triage experience in Labor & Delivery as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is highly desired.  WHNP certification is preferred.  

This is an hourly PRN / Registry position with a mix of Day and Night shifts.  Shifts will be 12-hours.  

The hourly rate is $90.00 per hour. 

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited Acute Care 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.

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.