Full Time APP - Advanced GI Hospitalist Services | Birmingham, Alabama

At a glance

Gastroenterology opportunity with UAB St. Vincent's in Birmingham. Full role details from the employer follow below.

• Employer: UAB St. Vincent's
• Location: Birmingham, Alabama, United States (onsite)
• Focus: Gastroenterologist

Position Overview

• Department: Advanced GI Hospitalist Services
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Hospital: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

UAB St. Vincent's is looking for a Nurse Practitioner for our Advanced GI Services Program for our UAB St. Vincent's Hospital.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with UAB St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Busy metropolitan area with great nightlife, restaurants, and outdoor recreational areas.
• Full time position with great benefit package
• Strong school systems and growing suburban life.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

What You Will Need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) may be accepted in lieu of BLS Provider required.
• Certified Advanced Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.