Sign on Bonus! Nurse Practitioner Toccoa
PruittHealth·Gainesville, Georgia
PruittHealth·Gainesville, Georgia
Provide compassionate care and medical management for adult and geriatric patients through diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of acute and chronic illnesses. Coordinate care transitions and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to work in collaboration and consultation with physicians, staff RN's and other health care professionals, to provide high touch, compassionate care to patients and families and provides care coordination and care management activities. Practices within the context of collaborative management with the physician(s) in diagnosing, managing, and preventing acute and chronic illness and disease, and promoting wellness. Nurse Practitioners have an advanced nursing practice that includes independent nursing functions based on nursing standards of care and a role in medical management working within a collaborative agreement with a physician(s).
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Proven ability to perform comprehensive, adult/geriatric admission history and physical exam 2. Demonstrates ability to identify, diagnose and document episodic, acute and chronic disease in adults 3. Demonstrates ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place seniors at risk 4. Proven ability to pursue feedback, continuing education and professional development 5. Ability to effectively reconcile medications 6. Demonstrates ability to identify and document the needs of clinically complex patients 7. Work collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key care givers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate 8. Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities 9. Assesses the medical necessity/effectiveness of ancillary services to determine the appropriate initiation of benefit events and communicate the process to providers and appropriate team members 10. Coordinates care as member's transition through different levels of care and care settings, ensures that the ICP is communicated immediately and/or no later than 24 hours to the receiving care setting
Requires a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with at least 2 years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric practice. Must hold active state licensure, board certification, DEA license, NPI, and Medicare provider numbers.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Georgia are often competitive because employers typically look for graduate nursing preparation, current certifications, and credentialing aligned with Medical Staff Guidelines. Demand is usually strongest where care teams need experienced clinicians who can step into complex patient care quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and document your one year of preferred experience before applying.
