Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

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Advanced Practice Provider – UAB Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

Shift: Full‑time, 12‑hour PM shifts (7 pm–7 am) with rotating weekends/holidays and occasional call. An annual PM shift stipend of $20,000 and a $2,000 CME allowance for full‑time benefited APPs.

• Provide medical care and treatment within scope of practice for surgical patients under the direction of a collaborating physician.
• Coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals; perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments.
• Interpret and order laboratory and diagnostic tests; maintain documentation and records per regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission.
• Assist physicians with procedures per collaborative agreement and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Provide education to patients, families and other healthcare providers; serve as an expert clinical resource in the specialty area.
• Coordinate patient transitions from ICU to floor, LTAC, SNF, rehab, or home; progress chronically ill patients toward discharge.
• Contribute to research protocols and training of new clinical personnel.

• Based on thorough physical and psychosocial assessments, formulate and implement comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical interventions.
• Ensure complete documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and care provided.
• Maintain records and reports required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission.
• Assist in performance and quality improvement activities and research initiatives.
• Provide orientation and training to new clinical staff as needed.

• Master's degree in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP certification, or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience is preferred (not a substitute for educational requirement).

• Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required or to be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required.

• Knowledge of procedures, protocols, diagnostic and treatment techniques.
• Proficient with computer systems and related software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Self‑directed, self‑motivated; able to multitask and problem‑solve.
• Works effectively as part of a team and independently; maintains patient confidentiality.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or limit UAB’s employment‑at‑will rights. Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and procedures.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

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