Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Geriatric Inpatient Consult

Position

Description:

Advanced Practice Provider - UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care

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

Work schedule:

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm (32 hours per week)

Weekends, holidays, and on-call time required

The Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care is seeking an APP to join a geriatrics inpatient consult team at UAB Hospital. The APP should have an interest in working with the geriatric population. The position also has some overlap with palliative care, but is predominantly geriatric focused. Prior experience in geriatrics or palliative care is helpful, but not required. Candidates must have good interpersonal and communication skills, work well in a team, be responsible and dependable, and be interested in continually learning and growing in their knowledge and skills.

No matter what drives you - whether it's the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine - UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750-plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world-renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care.

This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You're empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know-how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best-in-class health care. You'll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.

General Responsibilities:

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical services patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540- X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record.

To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient's medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement.

To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements

comprehensive patient care plans focused on prevention, diagnosis and comprehensive treatment

of disease. Plans include patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.

2. Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.

3. Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.

4. 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.

5. May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison

between the patient and other health care providers.

6. 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.

7. Serves as the expert clinical resource to the clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.

8. Provides a safe environment for patients and others.

9. Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Nursing with Adult Acute Care NP or Adult Primary 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…