Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Urology

Position Description :

The following APPs may be considered for this role : Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Work schedule : Full-time, benefited

Day shift, Monday-Friday 6am-3pm

Requires rotating responsibilities across UAB campuses.

No weekends or holidays

Will be required to take consult calls during work hours.

CME allowance : Full-time benefited 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.

UAB Medicine is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic Urology team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience as an advanced practice provider and a strong interest in inpatient and procedural care. The APP will play a vital role in providing high-quality, collaborative care in both inpatient, outpatient and surgical settings. This position will rotate between UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham and UAB St. Vincent's East, supporting urology consults, inpatient rounding, and bedside assistance in the operating room.

Key Responsibilities : Perform and manage inpatient urology consults in coordination with the urology team. Conduct daily inpatient rounds, assess treatment plans, and document care appropriately. Assist in bedside procedures and provide support in the operating room as needed. Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Schedule : Full-time, with rotating responsibilities across both hospital campuses.

Why Join UAB Medicine? UAB Medicine is consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals, offering innovative, compassionate care backed by the latest research and academic excellence. You'll work alongside nationally recognized physicians in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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 medical services 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements

comprehensive patient care plans focused on prevention, diagnosis and comprehensive treatment

of disease. Plans include patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.

2. Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.

3. Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.

4. Maintains records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate and / or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.

5. May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison

between the patient and other health care providers.

6. Provides assistance in orientation and / or training of new clinical personnel as needed. Provides

educational information by conducting workshops, in-service training and distributing appropriate

materials for patients and staff.

7. Serves as the expert clinical resource to the clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.

8. Provides a safe environment for patients and others.

9. Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

Minimum Requirements :

Master's degree in Nursing with an Adult Acute Care NP certification, or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred : Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (required). Experience in surgical or urology settings preferred. Requires strong clinical judgment, communication, and team-based care skills.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations :

Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 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
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to be self-directed / self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Disclaimer :

Please Note : The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks 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.

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