Responsibilities- This is highly responsible and independent professional nursing work in the care of patients in the Neurosciences ICU at University Hospital.
- An employee in this classification is responsible for providing highly skilled medical care and treatment to patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician.
- Assists in the diagnoses and therapeutic management of patients under the supervision of a physician.
- Organizes and presents patient data to the supervising physician(s) to include recommendations for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens as determined by patients needs using applicable medical and surgical equipment
- Arranges inpatient admissions and discharges at the direction of the supervising physician
- Performs rounds and records appropriate patient progress notes
- Provides instructions and guidance regarding health care and medical therapy to patients, family members and significant others
- Orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies
- Administers Injections and dispenses medications
- 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 InformationEmployees 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 and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program. Required
- Licensed with the state of Alabama as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
