Nurse Practitioner, Marshall Medical Centers North, ER, PRN, 2nd Shift

About the Role

The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including:

• Obtaining comprehensive patient histories
• Performing complete physical examinations
• Ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening
• Diagnosing illness
• Prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients
• Providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling

The NP also assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities that support patient care, including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP

License, Registration, and/or Certification

• Current registration through the Alabama Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners
• Approval of the Northwest Alabama Healthcare Authority credentialing board
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• ACLS and/or PALS

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and change tasks frequently and quickly

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations, and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare.

Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care, often provided by neighbors and friends.

• Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, opened in 1956.
• Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 and is a 90-bed facility.
• The Gary R. Gore Medical Complex, conveniently located mid-county, is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a "Top Quality Performer" among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.