Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Overview

Advanced Practice Provider - UAB Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The following APPs may be considered for this role:
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Work schedule:

Full-time, Benefits. 12 hour PM shifts (7pm–7am). Rotating weekends/holidays. Occasional call.

Compensation and professional support include a $20,000 annual PM shift stipend and a CME allowance. Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000 CME allowance, usable for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc., after the start date.

UAB Medicine offers APPs opportunities to challenge their skills across the continuum of care, partnering with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. APPs participate in research and contribute to best practices to drive innovation and improvement at UAB Medicine and within the APP community.

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to surgical 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.

• Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical interventions. 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 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.

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.

Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with CRNP Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing. 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) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA may be required.

• 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 and self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

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.

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