Emergency Medicine Clinician (NP/PA)

USA Health; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama Health System (USA Health) in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its care teams. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with physicians, and adherence to the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, ordering tests, documenting in the Clinical Information System, coordinating with the healthcare team, and maintaining accurate records for billing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or PA training and current license in Alabama.
• CRNP/PA credentialing and Alabama licensure required.
• Credentialing for USA Hospital privileges required or achievable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in alignment with Nurse Practice Act.
• Examine, diagnose, and prescribe treatments and medications as appropriate.
• Order tests and procedures and interpret results.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare team for patient management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and complete billing documents.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Information System

Patient care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or PA training

Alabama RN/NP license

Credentialing for USA Hospital privileges

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EMR)

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 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 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

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

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 a Nurse Practitioner training program Required OR

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant training program Required

CRNP - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with the State of Alabama Upon Hire Required and

Licensure with the state of Alabama as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or

Licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within 60 Days Required

Ability to be credentialed for USA Hospital privileges Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

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.