Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

The following APPs may be considered for this role: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Work schedule:

• Full-time, Benefited

-12 hr - AM shifts

• APP will be required to work 14 shifts per month and is responsible for pager coverage.
• Weekends and holidays are required.

Position Highlights:

The Division of Hematology/Oncology at UAB Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time, day-shift position in the Bone Marrow Transplant unit. This role involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with hematologic malignancies, as well as those undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. The APP will provide continuity of care for adult bone marrow transplant patients throughout the pre-, peri-, post-, and long-term follow-up phases of transplant. The APP will also assist in performing procedures within the defined specialty scope of practice. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Hematology/Oncology, including knowledge of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and cellular therapies such as CAR-T, along with the management of treatment-related complications. Experience with bone marrow transplantation, including post-transplant care and graft-versus-host disease management, is preferred.

No matter what drives you – whether it's the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine – 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.

General Responsibilities

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical or 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). 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 surgical interventions. 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 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.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferences: The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Hematology/Oncology, including knowledge of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and cellular therapies such as CAR-T, along with the management of treatment-related complications. Experience with bone marrow transplantation, including post-transplant care and graft-versus-host disease management

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.

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