PRN NP GI Hospitalist

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a PRN Advanced Practice Provider (App) for GI Hospitalist services, providing inpatient coverage with weekend availability at the Trussville, AL location.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing, BLS, and an Alabama NP credential, with DEA credentials preferred. The position involves hospital admission duties, rounding with GI hospitalists, and involvement in education and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• BLS Provider credential from AHA within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credential from Alabama Board of Nursing.
• DEA credentialing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostics and treatments.
• Participates in inpatient and hospital rounding with GI Hospitalists.
• Accepts patient referrals and acts as admitting/attending/consulting physician when hospitalization is needed.
• Contributes to cost-effectiveness and quality of care improvement efforts.
• Participates in academic programs such as medical education and research.
• Documents thoroughly to meet insurer requirements; appeals denials promptly.

Skills

APN/NP (Advanced Practice)

BLS certified

Inpatient care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• Department: GI Hospitalist APP, Inpatient and Hospital rounding with physicians
• Schedule : PRN , available to work weekends . Saturday and Sundays onsite with GI Hospitalists
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East in Trussville, Alabama . 50 Medical Park Drive.
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: Not eligible as position is PRN

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date 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.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.

Advanced Practice at UAB Medicine

Learn more about being an APP at UAB Medicine, where we offer you the opportunity to challenge your skills across the entire continuum of care, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.