Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham • Birmingham, AL

43d • Onsite

About The Position

UAB Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cardiovascular Surgery Unit team. The APP will be required to work 3-4 shifts per week for total 14-16 shifts per month from 6p-6a. The APP will be responsible for seeing cardiovascular surgical, interventional cardiology, and structural interventional patients in an inpatient setting, including any new consults or overnight admissions. The APP should have the clinical knowledge necessary to perform history and physical, appropriate exams/diagnoses for patients with cardiac issues. No operative responsibilities or operative duties required. No matter what drives you - whether it's the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine - 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 an Acute Care NP certification or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Acute Care Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical interventions. Plans include patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
• Maintains records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate and/or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.
• May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison between the patient and other health care providers.
• Provides assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed. Provides educational information by conducting workshops, in-service training and distributing appropriate materials for patients and staff.
• Serves as the expert clinical resource to clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This full-time advanced practice provider (APP) position is eligible for benefits.
• Full-time APPs at UAB Medicine receive a $2,000 allowance per year for continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees