Night Shift Cardiovascular Surgery NP/PA — Inpatient Care

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Surgery Unit. The APP will work 3-4 shifts per week (14-16 per month) from 6 p.m.

to 6 a.m., caring for inpatient cardiovascular surgical, interventional cardiology, and structural interventional patients with limited operative duties. Requirements include a Master's in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP certification or PA-C, Alabama licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• NP or PA licensure in Alabama with acute care credentials.
• Master's in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP or PA-C certification.
• Experience in cardiovascular inpatient care preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to acute care CV surgical patients under supervising physician.
• Perform history and physical examinations, orders, and diagnoses.
• Coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as needed.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately.
• Assist in performance improvement activities.
• Educate patients and staff about care plans and procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Inpatient care

History and physical

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP certification

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Surgery Unit. The APP will work 3-4 shifts per week (14-16 per month) from 6 p.m.

to 6 a.m., caring for inpatient cardiovascular surgical, interventional cardiology, and structural interventional patients with limited operative duties. Requirements include a Master's in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP certification or PA-C, Alabama licensure, and BLS.