Advanced Practice Provider: UAB Trauma Burn ICU / Neuro Trauma
The following APPs may be considered for this role: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Work schedule: Full-time, benefited
14-16, 12 hr shifts per month
PM shift: 5pm-5am
-PM Shift Incentive pay: Base salary plus $20,000.00 PM stipend (paid out monthly - $1,666.67)
- CME allowance: Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance.
The Advanced Practice Provider position with Trauma Burn ICU/Neuro Trauma Team will work with the entire multidisciplinary team to provide care for the critically injured patients in TBICU and NICU. This will include daily assessments, documentation, ventilator management and developing plan of care.
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.