Clinical Nurse Practitioner - PE Surgery-Plastic & Reconstructive - USA Health Physicians Group

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

• Sees clinic patients independently and supports physician in clinic.
• Fully documents all care provided independently in a timely manner.
• Bills for services provided
• Completes new patient evaluations.
• Provides extensive patient education pre and post operatively.
• Sees post-operative patients in clinic.
• Responds to patient calls as needed.
• Evaluates patients in clinic as needed regarding potential complications.
• Participates in hospital rounds independently and with physician.
• Provides discharge instructions to patient and family.
• Performs as first assistant in surgery as required.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution and completion of a nurse practitioner training program Required
• NPC - Certified Nurse Practitioner Required and
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner with the state of Alabama Required and
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required and
• CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant Completion of certidfication program as RNFA Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion. Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information. Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment. Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.