Clinical Nurse Practitioner - Mobile Heart - USA Health Physicians Group

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to perform cardiology-centered patient care and related procedures in a hospital setting. The role requires Alabama NP/PA licensure on hire and completion of an approved training program.

Candidates must be credentialed for USA Hospital privileges and capable of coordinating with physicians, families, and the healthcare team while maintaining accurate medical records and billing documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program.
• CRNP required in Alabama upon hire.
• AL RN/NP licensure upon hire.
• AANP or PA license in Alabama within 60 days required.
• Comparable education/experience may substitute for above.

Responsibilities

• Provides cardiology-related patient care and related procedures per policy and Nurse Practice Act.
• Delivers timely, courteous, and efficacious care to patients.
• Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatments and medications.
• Orders/tests and procedures as needed for a variety of conditions.
• Refers to medical specialists when appropriate and communicates with primary physicians.
• Maintains patient records and completes billing documentation.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and teamwork in patient care.
• Complies with infection control and safety standards.
• Attends mandated department and hospital requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing

Nurse Practitioner training program

PA - Physician Assistant license (AL) or eligible

Job description

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 provides 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 well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Practices cardiology and related procedures 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 assistance 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
• Utilizes cost-effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
• 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
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program Required OR
• Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program Required
• CRNP - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of Alabama Upon Hire Required
• licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse Upon Hire Required
• AANP - American Association Of Nurse Practitioners Required or
• PA - Physician Assistant license in the state of Alabama within 60 Days Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to be credentialed for USA Hospital privileges HighAbility to be credentialed for USA Hospital privileges High