Nurse Practitioner - Interventional Radiology - Tanner Health System

Tanner Health is recruiting a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Tanner Medical Center Interventional Radiology Department.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides patient services through the performance of patient evaluation, assessment and treatment in the medical office setting as allowed by state licensure laws under the supervision of the medical director. The nurse practitioner/physician assistant works closely with the clinic staff, hospital departments and community agencies.

Structure of position:
* Schedule:
            Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm
* Position will float between Carrollton and Villa Rica locations.

Education
Master's Degree
Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program

Experience
Six months of relevant experience preferred but will accept a new graduate.

Licenses & Certifications
*Georgia Registered Nurse License (for NP)
*Georgia Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant License
*Healthcare Provider (CPR)

Qualifications
*Able to communicate effectively with medical and hospital staff and various populations in clinics and public screening events.
*ACLS recommended.
*Additional certification will be required for some specialties (i.e. ACLS, PALS)
*Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Georgia
*Graduate of a recognized program for Nurse Practitioner training (MSN) or Physician Assistant program.
*Must be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees and physicians
*Must maintain high degree of confidentiality.
*Must meet credentialing criteria.
*Must possess the cognitive ability to understand patient medical records, physician orders and medical orders to be communicated to patient, hospital and/or other physician.
*Must possess the sense or discipline to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards.
*Prior experience in a like specialty preferred.