NP - Endocrinology

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Endocrinology department, working in an outpatient clinic setting from Monday to Friday. The role involves obtaining patient history, performing assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, providing preventative care, and managing health conditions. The Nurse Practitioner will also counsel and educate patients and their families, and document healthcare delivery according to standards.

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

• Advanced Life Support certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) may be accepted in lieu of BLS Provider required.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level