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    Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Birmingham, United States - UAB

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    Position Description:
    Advanced Practice Provider - CVAT-Comprehensive Vascular Access Team (PM shift)

    The following APPs may be considered for this role: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant


    Work schedule:
    Full-time, benefited

    12 hr - PM shifts (7pm-7am)
    Weekends and holidays required.

    PM Premium Pay:
    Base salary plus additional $20,000.00 PM stipend (paid out monthly - $1,666.67)

    CME allowance:
    Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance. This can be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc. that occur after a new employee's start date.


    UAB Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to provide care for the Comprehensive Vascular Access Team (CVAT); including Medical Emergency Team (MET) team response, PICC line insertions, and US guided PIV insertion.

    The UAB Comprehensive Vascular Access Team (CVAT) is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing safe, efficient and timely vascular access to patients hospitalized at UAB Highlands facility.

    The Medical Emergency Team (MET) is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing safe and efficient care to decompensating patients who are hospitalized or in outpatient clinics as well as immediate assistance for patient's families, visitors, and staff with medical emergencies.

    The APP will interpret, analyze and evaluate patient's medical record and social data, perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement, and coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

    The APP will work 12 hour shifts and rotating weekends & holidays.


    Key Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements
    comprehensive patient care plans focused on immediate decisions necessary for acute care and
    emergency (prehospital and emergency department) patients. Plans include patient and family
    education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.

    • Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
    • Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
    • Maintains records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate and/or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.
    • May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison
    between the patient and other health care providers.

    • Provides assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed. Provides
    educational information by conducting workshops, in-service training and distributing appropriate
    materials for patients and staff.

    • Serves as the expert clinical resource to the clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
    • Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
    • Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Position Requirements:

    Minimum Requirements:


    Master's degree in Nursing with an Adult Acute Care NP certification, or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

    Work
    experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.


    Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
    Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
    (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama
    Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National
    Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from
    the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

    Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.


    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
    Knowledge of procedures, protocols, information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human
    injuries, disease and deformities
    Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs
    Written and verbal communication skills
    Interpersonal skills
    Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated
    Ability to multi-task
    Ability to problem-solve
    Ability to work independently
    Ability to work as part of a team
    Ability to maintain patient confidentiality


    Disclaimer:

    Please Note:

    The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as necessitated by business demands.

    This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit UAB's employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and procedures during their employment.
    UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer. Navigation jobDetails

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