Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practice. Emphasizes health promotion as well as acute and chronic disease management. Augments a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing Required and


• Master’s degree in Nursing Required or


• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistants program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• ACLS Upon Hire Required and


• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and


• PA - Physician Assistant Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. Updated NCCPA certification for PA’s. Upon Hire Required or


• ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP/FNP) in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required

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