The following APPs may be considered for this role:
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Work schedule Full-time benefited 14-16 12 hr shifts per month PM shift 5pm-5am Weekends and holidays are required.
Compensation: An annual $20,000 stipend paid monthly may be available.
Job Highlights
This APP role supports the Trauma Burn ICU TBICU and Neurological ICU NICU working as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care for critically injured patients. Responsibilities include daily assessments, documentation, ventilator management, and developing plans of care. Adult acute care nurse practitioners and physician assistants will be considered for this opportunity. This work schedule for this PM role is 5 p.m.-5 a.m. with 14-16 shifts per month.
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 healthcare. Youll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.
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. 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
Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans focused on prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of disease. Plans include patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
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.
May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison between the patient and other health care providers.
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.
Serves as the expert clinical resource to the clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
Performs other duties as assigned.