Nurse Practitioner NP - NICU

UAB St.Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the NICU at St. Vincent's Birmingham is responsible for providing individualized primary healthcare services in collaboration with a physician. This role involves diagnosing and treating acute or chronic health conditions, performing assessments, and managing patient care in a specialized environment.

Requirements

• BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire or transfer.
• Master's degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a physician to expand individualized primary healthcare services.
• Diagnose and treat acute or chronic health conditions.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessments through observation, interview, and examination.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Conduct preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and patient care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions through prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers on preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Document healthcare delivery and nursing processes according to specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree