PRN Nurse Practitioner Critical Care
About The Position
This is a PRN (as needed) position working in Critical Care with Intensivists. The schedule is for weekends only, Saturdays and Sundays, and includes onsite rounding and call requirements. The work location is UAB St. Vincent's East. UAB St. Vincent's is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years, with five hospitals and numerous clinics. They are committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other, addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients. They foster a collaborative spirit among their more than 4,800 employees and are recognized as one of Alabama's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
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.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
