Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Heart Center Hospital-FT-1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced environment. This role involves obtaining patient histories, performing physical examinations, and diagnosing illnesses while also focusing on health maintenance and patient education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency or critical care and excellent communication skills. Join a team committed to quality improvement and patient-centered care, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the community's health.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing required.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time ER or Critical Care experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct patient care including examinations and diagnostics.
• Assume accountability for indirect care responsibilities and staff education.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Care Experience

Emergency Care Procedures

Independent Work

Education

Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

TNCC Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

The nurse practitioner/physician assistant provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education required: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing. Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

License, certification and/or registration: Current registration with the Alabama Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners or current Alabama PA license. Approval of the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board. BLS certification required by the end of the orientation period

Experience:Minimum 3 years full time ER or Critical Care RN and/or CRNP experience recommended.Additional Skills/Abilities:Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have knowledge of all equipment and materials required for procedures described in the Emergency Care Center Policy/Procedure Manual and Nursing Service Procedure Manual. BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in orientation period. ACLS must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment and maintained current. TNCC must be obtained within the first 2 years of employment and maintained current. PALS is highly recommended. Department specific competencies must be completed within the provisional period and maintained current.