Nurse Practitioner - UMC Pediatrics - 528183

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical services and assists physicians within their specific scope of expertise. Makes independent decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists and instructs students. Supervises other positions. Provides clinical services for UMC Pediatrics. Uses independent decision making in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists physicians within their specific scope of expertise. Works to improve efficiency, organization, and patient/clinic flow. Assists with day-to-day operations, resolves issues, and contributes to the improvement of quality of care, as well as patient and provider satisfaction. Follows all established clinical procedures and workflows for patient care and communication, privacy/security, and other regulatory requirements. Partners with the enterprise services division of the college, including Health Informatics, Medical Billing, Medical Records and others to ensure patient billing and documentation are complete and accurate.

Requirements

Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Certification Program
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of pediatrics
Current/valid RN license in the State of Alabama
Two (2) years of broad or specialized professional experience as a nurse practitioner
Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen
Excellent clinical, organizational and administrative skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, faculty, staff and other health care professionals
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Desire to exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy, and tact in patient/staff interactions
Ability to maintain strict confidentially of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times

Nice To Haves

Experience providing clinical health services to various age-populations, including adolescents and young adults.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services
Assists physicians within their specific scope of expertise
Makes independent decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
Assists and instructs students
Supervises other positions
Works to improve efficiency, organization, and patient/clinic flow
Assists with day-to-day operations
Resolves issues
Contributes to the improvement of quality of care, as well as patient and provider satisfaction
Follows all established clinical procedures and workflows for patient care and communication, privacy/security, and other regulatory requirements
Partners with the enterprise services division of the college, including Health Informatics, Medical Billing, Medical Records and others to ensure patient billing and documentation are complete and accurate