Nurse Practitioner - Medical Psychiatric Inpatient Unit

Uahsf • Birmingham, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic and growing team within our Medical Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. We are a 100% inpatient service co-managed by Hospital Medicine offering exposure to a diverse and complex patient population across a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions. The APP will be a part of a supportive and collaborative group of physicians and APPs committed to high-quality care. UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750-plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world-renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care. This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You’re empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know-how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best-in-class health care. You’ll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health NP certification is required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of procedures, protocols, information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, disease and deformities
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to acute care services and emergency medicine patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician.
• Coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient.
• Plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments.
• Interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data.
• Perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement.
• Coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Weekend stipend: $50 per shift (regardless of shift length)
• CME allowance: Part-time and Full-time APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance. This can be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc. that occur after a new employee's start date.

What This Job Offers

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