Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry

Position Description :

Advanced Practice Provider - UAB Psychiatry

The following APPs may be considered for this role : Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Preferred : Minimum of 1 year of psychiatry experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (strongly preferred). Requires strong clinical judgment, communication, and team-based care skills.

Work schedule : Full-time, benefited

7 days on / 7 days off 12 hr shifts Mon-Friday, 10hr shifts, Sat / Sun)

Weekends and holidays are required.

On-call time may be required.

Weekend stipend : $50 per shift (regardless of shift length)

CME allowance : Part-time and Full-time APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance. This can be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc. that occur after a new employee's start date.

Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic and growing team within our Medical Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. We are a 100% inpatient service co-managed by Hospital Medicine offering exposure to a diverse and complex patient population across a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions. The APP will be a part of a supportive and collaborative group of physicians and APPs committed to high-quality care.

No matter what drives you - whether it's the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine - UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750-plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world-renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care. This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You're empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know-how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best-in-class health care. You'll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.

Position Summary :

To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to acute care services and emergency medicine patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient's medical record and social data. To perform and / or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.

Position Requirements :

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health NP certification is required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

(CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from

the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Depending on the unit / department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and / or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of procedures, protocols, information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human

injuries, disease and deformities

Disclaimer

Please Note : The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional task may be assigned to the employee as necessitated by business demands. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit UAB's employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and procedures during their employment.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA / EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled employer.