Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Interventional Cardiology

About the role

The UAB Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for their Inpatient Interventional CV service. This role includes consults and inpatient management for patients with cardiac conditions ranging from coronary disease to structural or valvular abnormalities. The role requires a strong candidate capable of managing a fast-paced clinic with multiple providers.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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).
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and others.
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Nursing with an Acute Care NP certification or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of procedures, protocols, information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, disease and deformities; Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs; Written and verbal communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated; Ability to multi-task; Ability to problem-solve; Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently; Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.