American Addiction Centers·Macon, Georgia
The APP delivers acute inpatient-level care through a combination of virtual care and in-home patient visits. Responsibilities include performing medical histories, physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Advocate Health is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hospital at Home team at Navicent Medical Center. This full-time hybrid opportunity supports the expansion of the Hospital at Home program to Navicent Medical Center. Specialty Care APPs provide services focused on a single specialty while caring for acute and chronically ill patients in both clinic-based and hospitalized settings. In this role, the APP will deliver acute inpatient-level care through a combination of virtual care and in-home patient visits while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide exceptional, patient-centered care.
Essential Functions Performs initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily patient assessments.
Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care.
Performs minor medical and/or surgical procedures within scope of practice.
Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
Determines and implements appropriate treatment plans.
Documents patient encounters, interventions, and observations accurately in the electronic medical record.
Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
Participates in interdisciplinary meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and development of policies and procedures as requested.
Education, Experience & Certifications
Nurse Practitioner Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the applicable state required.
National board certification appropriate to specialty required (ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC based on population served).
Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the applicable Board of Nursing or Medical Board as required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per policy guidelines, with an expiration date greater than 90 days from the date of beginning practice.
Physician Assistant Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
Current Physician Assistant license in the applicable state required.
NCCPA certification required.
Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the applicable Medical Board as required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per policy guidelines, with an expiration date greater than 90 days from the date of beginning practice.
Additional Qualifications Demonstrates strong critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and concentrate in a fast-paced environment. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
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Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree for NPs or graduation from an accredited PA program, along with state licensure and national board certification. BLS certification and eligibility for a DEA license are also mandatory.
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.
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