Nurse Practitioner (Nocturnist) - Critical Care Intensivist

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner works as a Critical Care NP on the nocturnist shift, assisting Intensivists at UAB St. Vincent's East in Trussville. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off, with rotating weeks and call requirements shared with other midlevels. The role provides patient assessment and care, diagnosis and treatment management, patient and family education, and documentation in accordance with specialty standards and network nursing policy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association (AHA), obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; an AHA Advanced Life Support certification may be accepted in lieu of BLS Provider certification.
• Certified Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing, obtained before hire or job transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Drug Enforcement Administration credential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and assess patients through observation, interview, and examination.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform preventive health assessments, screening, immunizations, and patient care.
• Provide direct treatment and manage health conditions, including referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families or caregivers about preventive health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Document healthcare delivery and nursing processes according to specialty-area standards and network nursing policy.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for eligible positions).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible positions).
• Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time