Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neuro Intensive Care Unit - PM

The following APPs may be considered for this role:

• Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant

Work Schedule

• Full-time benefited
• 12 hr - PM shifts (5pm to 5am)
• 14-16 shifts per month
• Weekends and holidays are required

Compensation

• A $10,000 sign-on bonus may be available.
• An annual $20,000 PM stipend paid monthly may be available.
• This full-time advanced practice provider (APP) position is eligible for benefits.
• Full-time APPs at UAB Medicine receive a $2,000 allowance per year for continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.

Job Highlights The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position for the Anesthesia Critical Care team in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NICU) role includes:

• Providing inpatient critical care services.
• Participating within an interdisciplinary team serving as a consult/co-managing service for Neurosurgery & Neurology patients admitted to the NICU.

Each APP utilizes the skillset of:

• Performing physical exams.
• Obtaining history and physical assessments.
• Completing daily progress notes.
• Structuring and facilitating medical management of critically ill patients.
• Performing approved routine bedside procedures.
• Participating in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Coordinating care with admitting and consulting services.

No matter what drives you - whether its 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.

Youre 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. Youll 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 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 patients 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.