Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Area - PE Neurosurgery-Clinical Services - USA Health Physicians Group

USA Health · United States

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

• This is highly responsible and independent professional nursing work in the care of patients in the Neurosciences ICU at University Hospital.
• An employee in this classification is responsible for providing highly skilled medical care and treatment to patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician.
• Assists in the diagnoses and therapeutic management of patients under the supervision of a physician.
• Organizes and presents patient data to the supervising physician(s) to include recommendations for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens as determined by patients needs using applicable medical and surgical equipment
• Arranges inpatient admissions and discharges at the direction of the supervising physician
• Performs rounds and records appropriate patient progress notes
• Provides instructions and guidance regarding health care and medical therapy to patients, family members and significant others
• Orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies
• Administers Injections and dispenses medications
• 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

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program. Required
• Licensed with the state of Alabama as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

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.