PRN - NP Cardiology, hospital only

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology, working on a PRN (as needed) basis within the hospital setting only. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, improving cost-effectiveness and quality of care, accepting patient referrals, and potentially acting as an admitting, attending, or consulting physician for hospitalized patients. The NP will also participate in academic programs, provide necessary documentation for insurance, and offer inpatient and outpatient consultations, which may include on-call duties.

Requirements

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Advanced Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Nice To Haves

• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level