Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Perioperative Assessment, Consult & Treatment - PRN

Position Summary

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical services 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).

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 patient’s 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.

Position Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Nursing with a Family NP, Adult Primary NP, or Adult Acute Care NP certification or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• 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.