Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-PN Madison Clinic-FT

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Madison, 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 if applicable, program development, and quality improvement. Assists in clerical functions as necessary.

Requirements

• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing.
• Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP.
• Current registration with the Alabama Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners.
• Approval of the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board.
• BLS certification required by the end of the orientation period.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and change tasks frequently.
• Teamwork skills.
• Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct patient care.
• 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 if applicable.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement.
• Assist in clerical functions as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending.
• Short term and long term disability.
• Retirement account options with 401K organization match.
• Nurse residency program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment applications, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees