Clinical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- University Urology- HCA

USA Health University Hospital - Mobile, AL

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- University Urology- HCA

Position: Advanced Care 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 as determined by 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, and 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 and the ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
Performs related duties as required.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Nursing skills
Patient assessment
Electronic health record management
Clinical diagnosis
Therapeutic management

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution 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 registered nurse
Licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The University of South Alabama 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.