Nurse Practitioner (Daytime) for Critical Care

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a daytime Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to assist intensivists at UAB St. Vincent’s East in Trussville. The role follows a 7 on / 7 off schedule with rotating weeks and call requirements with other midlevels.

Work location is UAB St. Vincent's East, Trussville. Responsibilities include history taking, assessments, ordering/interpreting studies, providing direct treatment, and counseling patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• BLS Provider credentials required within 30 days of hire; ACLS/ALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.
• Certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments; order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions; refer to other providers as needed.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on prevention, options, and resources.
• Document care and nursing processes per specialty standards and policy.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Counseling patients

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

• Department: Critical Care NP (Daytime) to assist Intensivists
• Schedule: 7 on / 7 off, rotating weeks and call requirements with other midlevels
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East, Trussville
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

What You Will Need

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) may be accepted in lieu of BLS Provider 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 Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we’re a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We’re committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.