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MCG Health System APP-Critical Care in Augusta, Georgia
APP-Critical Care
Work Location: Children's Hospital of Georgia
Req Number: 28467
Department Name: 2247 Peds Neonatology
Shift: Rotating
Position Status: Full Time
Employment Status: Regular
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The Department of Pediatrics is seeking an APP to serve neonatal-perinatal and newborn patients for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Newborn Nursery. Will provide comprehensive inpatient care and comprehensive consultation, evaluation, diagnostic and management services to neonatal-perinatal and newborn patients. The APP-Critical Care (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) functions as an integral part of the healthcare team. Serves various roles, including working directly alongside faculty and staff, providing care to the entire spectrum of patient acuity levels, working semi-autonomously and serving as a provider to initiate appropriate care, including laboratory studies and/or imaging as indicated, at the front end of a patient's visit. The APP-Critical Care works in an inpatient critical care area.
Position Requirements
If Nurse Practitioner - Master's Degree in Nursing. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and equivalent body. Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) as an advanced practice nurse by the State's Board of Nursing. Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office to work. OR If Physician's Assistant - Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Currently licensed in the state of Georgia and/or South Carolina (depending on job location) to practice medicine through the State's Composite Medical Board. Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert. Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be fully credentialed by AUHS Credentialing Office to work.
Preferred Requirements
Previous experience work in a hospital or critical care setting. Previous experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit preferred. Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner preferred.
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