Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pulmonary Inpatient - Part-time

Uahsf•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UAB Hospital's Pulmonary Division is expanding and looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pulmonary Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team. This part-time inpatient position provides care for our diverse and medically complex pulmonary patients during their hospital stay. You will collaborate closely with a supportive team of physicians and APPs dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care. Our team-based environment supports autonomous practice and offers a schedule designed to promote a healthy work–life balance. We also welcome new graduates, offering structured onboarding and mentorship to ensure your success. 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 Adult 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

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to surgical patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code).
To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient.
To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed.
To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments.
To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data.
To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement.
To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.
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.