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MCG Health System APP-Inpatient/Procedural in Augusta, Georgia
APP-Inpatient/Procedural
Work Location: Augusta University Medical Center
Req Number: 34677
Department Name: 2173 Hospitalist Medicine
Shift: Night
Position Status: Full Time
Employment Status: Regular
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The APP-Inpatient/Procedures (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-Inpatient/Procedures works in an acute care inpatient and procedural 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 working in a hospital or urgent care setting. 2 years or more of experience in the specialized areas as a Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with prior procedure experience. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred. Interest and experience in inpatient hematology and oncology is preferred.
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