Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Neurology Stroke Program-PRN-3rd Shift (7p-7a)

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at Huntsville Hospital delivers comprehensive direct patient care, taking histories, performing exams, ordering tests, diagnosing illnesses and prescribing treatments, while guiding health maintenance and education for patients and families.

The role also supports clinical research, program development and quality improvement, with responsibilities for staff and student education and performance improvement activities within the Surgical Service Line.

Qualifikationen

• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive direct patient care: histories, exams, orders, diagnoses, and treatment.
• Educate patients and families and participate in quality improvement and staff education.
• Support clinical research, program development, and nursing education within the Surgical Service Line.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Ausbildung

NP/PA MS (Master’s)

Jobbeschreibung

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 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 APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education required: Completion of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Master's of Science program from an accredited college or university

License, certification and/or registration: Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP/PA. Current registration through the Alabama board of Nursing and/or Board of Medical Examiners. Approval of the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board. BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. ACLS preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 years full time ER or Critical Care RN and/or CRNP/PA 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 Surgical Service Line Policy/Procedure Manual and Nursing Service Procedure Manual.Department specific competencies must be completed within the provisional period and maintained current.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

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We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al