Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - SICU - Acute Care Surgery - PM

UAB Medicine - Birmingham, AL

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - SICU - Acute Care Surgery - PM

Position: Advanced Practice Provider with the UAB Acute Care Surgery Team

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $20,000.00 PM stipend (paid out monthly - $1,666.67); $2,000.00 CME allowance annually

Shift: 12 hr - PM shift: 5pm-5am; 14-16 shifts per month; Weekends and holidays required

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Location

Address:

City: Birmingham

State: AL

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to acute care services and emergency medicine patients.
Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide critical care for patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and ICU patients boarding in the PACU.
Conduct daily assessments, documentation, and develop plan of care for critically ill patients.
Formulate and implement comprehensive patient care plans focused on prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of disease.
Ensure complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Maintain records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC).
Coordinate and/or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.
Assist in the coordination of research protocols and serve as a patient advocate.
Provide assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed.
Conduct workshops, in-service training, and distribute appropriate materials for patients and staff.
Serve as the expert clinical resource to the clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
Provide a safe environment for patients and others.
Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Knowledge of procedures, protocols, information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, disease and deformities.
Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Education: Master's degree in Nursing with an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

License & Certification:

Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required depending on the unit/department.

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

$20,000.00 PM stipend (paid out monthly - $1,666.67)
$2,000.00 CME allowance annually

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Facility Details

Name: UAB Medicine

Description: UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care.

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