Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Post Discharge Clinic - PRN
- Job ID: 16204
- Functional Area: Advanced Practice Provider
- Position Type: Irregular
- Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
- Location: Birmingham, AL
- Education Required: Masters Degree
- Relocation Provided: No
Position Description:
Advanced Practice Provider - UAB Post Discharge Clinic
The following APPs may be considered for this role: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Nurse Practitioner, Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Work schedule: PRN, Irregular
Variable 8hr day shifts, 8am-5pm.
The Post Discharge Clinic (PDC) provides follow-up care within 7-14 days post discharge from any UAB Medicine ED or Hospital facility. The PDC provides more consistent, timely and efficient management of patients with a centralized approach to enable the team to ‘close the loop’ for patients who "no show" post discharge appointment, have trouble with medications, home health care, oxygen, etc.
Position Summary:
To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to acute care services and emergency medicine 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.
Position Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing with an Adult Primary NP, Adult Acute Care NP, or Family 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.
Disclaimer:
Please Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as necessitated by business demands. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit UAB’s employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and procedures during their employment.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
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