Nurse Practitioner, Marshall Medical Centers South, Full Time, 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System

$90K — $110K *
Boaz, AL 35957In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
  • National Certification Exam for Nurse Practitioners passed
  • Current Alabama Nursing Board registration
  • Approval from the Northwest Alabama Healthcare Authority credentialing board
  • BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certifications
  • Strong independent communication skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct comprehensive patient care
  • Conduct thorough patient histories and physical exams
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Diagnose illnesses and develop treatment plans
  • Prescribe medications and other interventions
  • Educate patients and families on health maintenance
  • Engage in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and education
  • Exposure to diverse patient care scenarios
  • Engagement in clinical research activities
  • Participation in program development initiatives
  • Supportive environment for independent practice
Full Job Description
Overview

The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP.License, registration and/or certification: Current registration through the Alabama board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and approval of the Northwest Alabama Healthcare Authority credentialing board. BLS for Healthcare Providers, ACLS and/or PALS

Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.

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