NURSE PRACTITIONER-OBED-PRN- SHIFT VARIES

Overview :

The practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice, including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling.

Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university, Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university, Board Certification completion as Nurse Practitioner in appropriate specialty area, State license in good standing in the State of Alabama through the Alabama Board of Nursing, Basic Cardiac Life Support / Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.

Stroke Certification as assigned by immediate supervisor, Basic Fetal Monitoring Course through Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) within 6 months of hire date, Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course through Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) within 1 year of hire date

Experience : Minimum 1 year experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in a direct clinical setting. Consideration will be made for those who do not meet the 1 year minimum experience criteria if applicant has previous womens health, obstetrical, or emergency room experience.

Additional Skills / Abilities : Must be able to multi-task, prioritize patient care and perform job duties with minimal supervision.

About Us :

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills.

We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.

From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse.

We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.

S. Armys Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits :

• We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending;
• short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program;

tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System :

• Careers : https : / / careers.hhsys.org / careers-home
• Benefits : https : / / careers.hhsys.org / us / en / benefits
• Education & Professional Development : https : / / www.huntsvillehospital.org / education
• Life In Huntsville : https : / / www.huntsvillehospital.org / about-huntsville-al
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