Trauma Care Lead Practitioner (APN/PA)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance & wellness program

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine seeks a lead clinician to supervise advanced practice providers and participate in routine clinical care under physician supervision. The role screens and assigns responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care within Alabama regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Nursing with ACNP or PA-C with extensive practice experience, plus active BLS certification and possible ACLS/PALS as required. UAB offers a robust benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with Acute Care NP or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Licensed as APN with CRNP specialty or PA-C with board certification
• BLS certification is required; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit/department

Responsibilities

• Develops work schedules and approves vacations and absences
• Interviews and recommends hiring of qualified candidates
• Plans orientation of new staff and documents the process
• Maintains staff performance documentation and conducts evaluations
• Ensures quality assurance and compliance with state nursing and medical board guidelines
• Responds to concerns of physicians and nursing staff
• Promotes professional development of team members
• Demonstrates leadership to enhance unit operations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Education

Master's degree in Nursing with Acute Care NP

PA program graduate with certification (PA-C)

Job description

UAB Medicine seeks a lead clinician to supervise advanced practice providers and participate in routine clinical care under physician supervision. The role screens and assigns responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care within Alabama regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Nursing with ACNP or PA-C with extensive practice experience, plus active BLS certification and possible ACLS/PALS as required. UAB offers a robust benefits package and growth opportunities.