Cardiology NP – PRN, Hospital-Based, Weekend Coverage

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (PRN) to join a hospital-based team. This role covers weekends and select weekdays, working at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham and Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham.

The NP will evaluate and treat patients, participate in cost and quality improvement, manage admission and consults, and engage in education and research activities as requested to support a high‑quality cardiovascular program.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Advanced Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Drug Enforcement Administration credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

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 patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Education

Master's degree of Nursing

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (PRN) to join a hospital-based team. This role covers weekends and select weekdays, working at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham and Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham.

The NP will evaluate and treat patients, participate in cost and quality improvement, manage admission and consults, and engage in education and research activities as requested to support a high‑quality cardiovascular program.