Nurse Practitioner - Women’s Reproductive Health Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Nursing

Overview

Advanced Practice Provider - UAB Women’s Reproductive Health

The following APP certifications may be considered for this role:
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior OB experience is required for Family NPs.

Schedule and compensation

Work schedule:

Full-time, benefited. Day shift:
Monday - Friday (8am–5pm). Approximately 6 weekends and 2 holidays per year.

Differential pay:
Weekend shift differential: $50/shift.

CME allowance:
Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000 CME allowance. This may be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc., after the new employee's start date.

Overview of role

The UAB Division of Women’s Reproductive Health seeks an Advanced Practice Provider, preferably a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, to provide obstetric and gynecologic care. Functions include: history and physical exams for routine obstetric patients and well-woman gynecologic visits, evaluation and management of GYN and OB complaints, and collaboration with obstetricians in management of postpartum patients throughout their hospital stay. Procedures include endometrial and vulvar biopsy, IUD removal and insertions, and Nexplanon insertion and removal.

Responsibilities

Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulate and implement comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical interventions, including patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.

Ensure complete documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and care provided.

Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests.

Maintain records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.

Assist in coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient and other health care providers.

Provide orientation and training of new clinical personnel as needed. Deliver educational information by conducting workshops, in-service training, and distributing materials for patients and staff.

Serve as an expert clinical resource to clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.

Provide a safe environment for patients and others.

Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional growth.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certifications:

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner (prior OB experience required for Family NPs).

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