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APP - Specialist- Emergency Medicine-Freestanding Emergency Department
USA Health University Hospital
Mobile (AL)
On-site
USD 90,000 - 110,000
Full time
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Job summary
USA Health University Hospital seeks an APP Specialist for the Freestanding Emergency Department in Mobile, AL. The specialist will provide comprehensive patient care, including diagnostics and treatment, while adhering to high standards of professional practice. Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent training along with required certification. This role is vital for enhancing patient experiences and outcomes in an emergency healthcare setting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
- Certification as a nurse practitioner or completion of PA training.
- Must hold licensure in Alabama.
Responsibilities
- Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatments for patients.
- Provides timely and courteous care in accordance with policies.
- Maintains patient and medical records and completes billing documents.
Skills
Education
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Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
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 assistant 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program, certification as a nurse practitioner, and licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse. Ability to be credentialed for USA Hospital privileges or completion of an accredited physician assistant training program as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within two months of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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