Clinical Nurse Practitioner
- PE OB/GYN-Clinical Services
- USA Health Physicians Group USA Health
- 3.
2 Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication RN License Certified Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioner (NP) Advanced practice provider
Full Job Description Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
Practices family centered care according to policies and Nurse Practice Act Provides timely, courteous, and efficacious care to patients Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatments and medications Performs or orders tests and/or procedures for a variety of diseases and injuries using medical instruments and equipment Refers to medical specialists for consultation Communicates with patients' primary physician as indicated Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and by moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions Provides patient and family education by planning, coordinating, and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Clinical Information System Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person and via telephone Exhibits cooperative and professional demeanor Responds to overhead pages Maintains patient and medical records and completes charge documents and code records for billing purpose Completes all mandatory unit, educational, and hospital requirements Utilizes cost-effective practices in performing all aspects of the job Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: neonate, infant-toddler/preschool, school age/adolescent, reproductive age, and post/perimenopausal Participates in Performance Improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE 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
Additional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution Required Completion of an approved 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 with the state of Alabama Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
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.