Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, United States University of Alabama at Birmingham Full time

Position Description:

Advanced Practice Provider - Endocrinology

The following APPs are eligible to apply for this role: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant

Work schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

No weekends or holidays

No call.

CME allowance: Part-time benefited and Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance. This can be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc. that occur after a new employee's start date.

The Advanced Practice Provider will see patients in the Endocrinology Clinic with approximately 50% of their time devoted to a glycemic control clinic, 25% devoted to Cystic Fibrosis-related Diabetes in the Pulmonary Medicine Clinic, and 25% devoted to Endocrinology patients who need rapid access for Endocrinology appointments or quick follow-up after an initial visit with an Endocrinologist.

Position Summary:

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical services 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). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements

comprehensive patient care plans focused on immediate decisions necessary for acute care and

emergency (prehospital and emergency department) patients. Plans include patient and family

education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.

2. Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.

3. Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.

4. 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.

5. May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison

between the patient and other health care providers.

6. 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.

7. Serves as the expert clinical resource to the clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.

8. Provides a safe environment for patients and others.

9. Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Nursing with an Acute Care NP, Family NP, or Adult Primary NP certification or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) 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/Skills/Abilities:

* 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 as part of a team as well as independently
* Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.



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