About The Position
USA Health Physicians Group is hiring a Clinical Nurse Practitioner for Surgery-Mastin-General & Colorectal. The role collaborates with physicians to provide high-quality healthcare services, including patient assessment, treatment planning, postoperative follow-up, interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory results, and monitoring therapeutic interventions. The position also responds to patient calls, supports nursing staff, contributes to quality initiatives, and maintains accurate medical records and patient safety practices. The position requires regular and prompt attendance, the ability to work the defined schedule and overtime as required, and completion of mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements. Employees must be in a regular position working at least 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program, or completion of an approved physician assistant training program.
- Certified Nurse Practitioner credential required for the nurse practitioner pathway.
- Alabama Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licensure required for the nurse practitioner pathway, or Alabama licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant within 60 days.
- Comparable combinations of education and experience may substitute for the stated requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
- Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
- Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians to provide high-quality healthcare services.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Evaluate patients for possible postoperative complications.
- See hospital follow-up and postoperative patients in the clinic setting.
- Respond to patient calls with guidance and education.
- Interpret diagnostic and laboratory results.
- Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintain clinical productivity consistent with peers and industry standards for similar settings.
- Respond appropriately to emergency patient situations.
- Bill for clinic visits and other services performed, as appropriate.
- Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues, changing practices to enhance safety, reporting errors through system mechanisms, and sharing accountability for safe practices.
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records using the correct documentation tools and procedures.
- Assist and provide direction to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting.
- Offer counseling and education to meet patient needs.
- Assist with data review, assessment, and communication of progress related to quality initiatives.
- Complete all mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
- Adhere to current infection control and safety standards.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance and work the defined schedule, including overtime as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits eligibility for employees in regular positions working 20 hours or more per week (0.50 FTE or greater).
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Job Type
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