Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner pending credentialing

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Under the supervision and direction of a licensed Georgia physician and in accordance with an approved Board-authorized job description, the Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care to critically ill cardiac patients in the intensive care setting. The PA performs patient assessments; establishes medical diagnoses; orders and interprets diagnostic tests; implements therapeutic interventions; and coordinates patient care as part of the cardiovascular critical care team.

Practice is conducted in accordance with the Georgia Physician Assistant Practice Act, institutional policies, and Medical Staff-approved privileges.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
3. Must hold Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

4. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.