What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Lead APP Nurse Neuroscience ICU position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
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 provide 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 wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
This is highly responsible and independent professional nursing work in the care of patients in the clinical departments of the University of South Alabama Health Services Foundation. An employee in a position allocated to 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; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in nursing and completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a related field. Licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse
– OR –
Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within two months of employment.
