Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care - PRN

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: Cullman, Alabama

Job Description:

• As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care, provide exceptional medical care to patients of all ages with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and educate patients.
• Work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. PRN team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exemplary customer service to patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Deliver convenient, friendly patient care to all who seek health-related services.
• Lead and assist during emergencies while maintaining a comforting and reassuring presence for patients.
• Perform medical assessments, treatments, and management for clinic patients, including primary care, urgent care, and occupational health.
• Undertake medical procedures such as laceration repairs, nail removal, pap tests, injections, splinting, and abscess incision and drainage.
• Establish and monitor a medically appropriate level of care for clinic patients.
• Oversee, direct, and support on-site laboratory, x-rays, injections, and collections for direct access services.
• Maintain clinical core competency and ensure operations align with medical policies and professional standards.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and revision of policies affecting medical practice, quality of care, and patient satisfaction.
• Engage in in-service and continuing education programs.
• Recommend growth and development opportunities for new and existing services within the Center.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Provider.
• State License as an APRN or Physician Assistant.
• Certification as an APRN through the AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA.
• DEA license, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• DOT certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• BLS certification.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
• Retirement savings plans
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

PRN Benefits Include:

• 401K plan with company contribution
• No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services
• Malpractice Coverage
• Access to UpToDate, a clinical resource tool