Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist
Job ID: 0596606839
Employer: The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, AL
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner
Specialty: Hospitalist
New Grads OK? No
Description

NURSE PRACTITIONER


To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of nursing practice to patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-9 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

Annual Salary Range: $76,960 - $126,984

The Advanced Practice Provider will take care of patients with memory disorders. This will be a mainly clinic based independent practice position with a small portion in the future for research protocols. He/She will assist with research activities.


Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing required. If job is in The Kirklin Clinic (TKC), three (3) years of nursing experience preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. If job is in The Kirklin Clinic (TKC), current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required or must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

The ideal candidate will have neurology and/or geriatric experience.

Family or Adult-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification is required for this position.


Primary Location: University
Job Category: Nursing Careers-Advanced Nursing
Organization: 311500000 Neurology Chair Office
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift