Nurse Practitioner, Marshall Medical Center South, Emergency, Full Time, Days - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Boaz, AL

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About The Position

The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP
• Current registration through the Alabama Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners
• Approval of the Northwest Alabama Healthcare Authority credentialing board
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• ACLS and/or PALS certification
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and change tasks frequently and quickly

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories
• Perform complete physical examinations
• Order and perform diagnostic testing and screening
• Diagnose illnesses
• Prescribe pharmacological and other treatments
• Provide health maintenance and promotion interventions
• Educate and counsel patients and families
• Assume accountability for indirect care responsibilities
• Support staff and student education
• Engage in clinical research
• Participate in program development
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees