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 or Physician Assistant licensure with the state of Alabama upon hire required.
Ability to be credentialed for USA Hospital privileges required.
Licensure with the state of Alabama as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse upon hire required or licensure as a Physician Assistant within 60 days required.
Comparable combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Responsibilities
Practice family-centered care according to policies and the Nurse Practice Act.
Provide timely, courteous, and effective care to patients.
Examine, diagnose, and prescribe treatments and medications.
Perform or order tests and procedures for various diseases and injuries using medical equipment.
Refer patients to medical specialists for consultation as needed.
Communicate with patients' primary physicians as indicated in patient care.
Educate patients and families by planning, coordinating, and delegating educational needs appropriately.
Benefits
Eligibility for benefits requires working a minimum of 20 hours per week (.50 FTE or greater).
Full Job Description
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.
