Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease at SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER – Atlanta, Georgia

Works in coordination with members of the medical team to provide selected supervised patient services. Assesses and evaluates nursing care provided by team members. Develops high-quality nursing intervention for the individual patient and/or patients and/or family. Makes physical appraisal and thorough assessments of health care needs. Plans and administers nursing care that strives to match his/her skill level. Does anticipatory guidance and health counseling. Requires use of independent judgment. To be directly responsible to the Director or designee in charge regarding nurse practitioner management and responsible to the Chief Medical Officer.

Detailed Description of Position Duties:

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Has training in all phases of nursing.
• Has excellent personal manner in meeting and caring for patients.
• Has the ability to work with doctors and nurses.
• Has the ability to follow instructions and make reports.
• Has the ability to counsel patients, parents, and friends of patients.
• Has the ability to interpret laboratory data and spot problem areas.
• Has the ability to direct and supervise staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a license; three (3) years of experience preferred. A registered nurse who has satisfactorily completed a formal family nurse practitioner educational program. Two (2) years of supervisory experience desired. Current nurse’s registration by Georgia Board of Nursing.