Clinical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- OB/GYN Clinical Services

USA Health - Mobile, AL

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- OB/GYN Clinical Services

Position: Healthcare Provider

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City: Mobile

State: AL

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Job Responsibilities

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) including recommendations for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens based on patients’ needs.
Issues diagnostic and therapeutic orders including orders for approved drugs following applicable guidelines.
Provides instructions and guidance regarding health care and medical therapy to patients, family members and significant others.
Performs complete, detailed and accurate health histories and reviews patient records.
Orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies.
Performs comprehensive physical examinations and assessments and records pertinent data in appropriate electronic health record.
Formulates medical and nursing diagnoses and institutes appropriate therapies or referrals of patients to appropriate health care facilities, agencies, physicians, or other resources in the community.
Plans and initiates a therapeutic regimen which includes ordering drugs, medical devices, nutrition, and supportive services.
Interprets and analyzes patient data to determine patient management and treatment.
Administers injections and dispenses medications.
Troubleshoots issues with NextGen, the electronic health record system.
Creates and edits documents within NextGen.
Serves as NextGen instructor for new providers.
Prepares reports as needed.
Serves on various committees and Quality Improvement teams.
Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
Performs related duties as required.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Nursing expertise
Patient assessment skills
Ability to work with electronic health records
Knowledge of therapeutic regimens

Preferred Skills

Experience with NextGen EHR
Team collaboration and committee participation

Requirements

Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or completion of an accredited physician assistant training program.

License & Certification:

Certification as a nurse practitioner
Licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

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.