Responsibilities
Practices family centered care according to policies and Nurse Practice Act Provides timely, courteous, and efficacious care to patients Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatments and medications Performs or orders tests and/or procedures for a variety of diseases and injuries using medical instruments and equipment Refers to medical specialists for consultation Communicates with patients' primary physician as indicated Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and by moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions Provides patient and family education by planning, coordinating, and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Clinical Information System Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person and via telephone Exhibits cooperative and professional demeanor Responds to overhead pages Maintains patient and medical records and completes charge documents and code records for billing purposes Completes all mandatory unit, educational, and hospital requirements Utilizes cost-effective practices in performing all aspects of the job Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: neonate, infant-toddler/preschool, school age/adolescent, reproductive age, and post/perimenopausal Participates in Performance Improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as required Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution and completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program Required OR Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program Required CRNP - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with the State of Alabama Upon Hire Required and Licensure with the state of Alabama as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or Licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required Ability to be credentialed for USA Hospital privileges Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
