Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care & Patient Advocate

East Alabama Health; Smiths Station (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, obtain medical histories, and identify priority care needs. The role requires NP certification, RN licensure in Alabama, and BLS within 90 days of hire. Experience preferred in hospital settings.

The NP will order tests/consults, implement plans of care, and ensure accurate documentation and outcome evaluation within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• BSN and MSN or post-master certificate for NP.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred in a similar setting.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Adult NP certification and RN licensure in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient physical assessments to identify priority care needs.
• Obtain detailed medical histories to inform plans of care.
• Identify patients at risk and implement care plans.
• Order tests and consults as required by the plan of care.
• Document all patient care activities and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Plan of care

Medical history taking

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, obtain medical histories, and identify priority care needs. The role requires NP certification, RN licensure in Alabama, and BLS within 90 days of hire. Experience preferred in hospital settings.

The NP will order tests/consults, implement plans of care, and ensure accurate documentation and outcome evaluation within a collaborative care team.