Cardiology NP — Hospital PRN with Weekend Coverage

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

UAB Medicine hospital-based Cardiology NP position requiring PRN weekend coverage and occasional weekday shifts at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, ensuring cost effectiveness and quality of care, and coordinating admissions when needed. Involves participation in teaching and research activities and ensuring proper documentation for insurance purposes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree of Nursing required.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association required within 1 month of hire date.
• Certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians; acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for hospitalization when needed.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research).
• Provides documentation meeting insurance requirements; appeals denials timely.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, including on-call schedules.

Education

Master's degree of Nursing

Job description

UAB Medicine hospital-based Cardiology NP position requiring PRN weekend coverage and occasional weekday shifts at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, ensuring cost effectiveness and quality of care, and coordinating admissions when needed. Involves participation in teaching and research activities and ensuring proper documentation for insurance purposes.