Nurse Practitioner: Direct Care, Education & Innovation

Huntsville Hospital; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers in Alabama seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive direct patient care, including taking histories, performing physical exams, ordering tests, diagnosing illnesses, and prescribing treatments. The NP also educates patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.

The role includes indirect responsibilities such as staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• MSN Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited college or university.
• National Certification Exam for NP completed.
• Current Alabama board of Nursing registration and Board of Medical Examiners approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct patient care including histories, exams, and diagnostic testing.
• Diagnose illness and prescribe pharmacological and other treatments.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Contribute to indirect care activities such as staff education, research, program development, and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent work in fast-paced env.

Direct patient care

Education

MSN Nurse Practitioner

National Certification Exam for NP

Job description

Marshall Medical Centers in Alabama seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive direct patient care, including taking histories, performing physical exams, ordering tests, diagnosing illnesses, and prescribing treatments. The NP also educates patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.

The role includes indirect responsibilities such as staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.