Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Nursing

Position Overview

Incentives: $2,000 allowance per year for CME opportunities

Shifts: 4 10-hour shifts per week

Schedules: 7 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

robust educational assistance programs
generous paid time off
employee assistance and wellness programs
paid parental leave
qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
plus more

Job Highlights

The preferred certifications for this role include Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The APP will practice in both inpatient and ambulatory settings, with a majority of time spent in the inpatient setting. In the inpatient role, the APP will care for kidney and kidney/pancreas transplant recipients that are re-admitted to the hospital for medical complications post-transplant. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians and fellows, but also be expected to work autonomously in plan development and daily care of the patients.

Less time will be spent in the ambulatory role in the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Clinic. The APP will see pre-transplant patients that are referred for kidney transplant evaluation. This role includes a weekend and holiday requirement, but features no on-call time.

Job Description

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

Key

Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications

Master's…

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Kidney​/Pancreas Transplant

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Kidney/Pancreas Transplant