Nurse Practitioner

Position Description Advanced Practice Provider - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery The following APPs may be considered for this role: Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Contract and Hours Work Schedule: Full-time, benefited Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm No weekends, holidays, or call. Benefits 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. The UAB Department Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Division of Pediatrics is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join our outpatient OMFS clinic group at Children's of Alabama. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and DMD who specializes in the pediatric population. The UAB Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at Children's of Alabama is a growing, fast paced, multidisciplinary clinical practice that specializes in diagnosing and treating oral and craniofacial abnormalities in children. The APP will evaluate and manage patients in the clinic setting, develop treatment plans, provide medication management, coordinate care, and assist with peri-procedural patient management. We are seeking ideal candidates with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and an interest in the oral and craniofacial specialty in the pediatric patient population within a collaborative team-based care structure. This position is primarily clinic-based in the ambulatory setting and does not include operating room or surgical opportunities. General Responsibilities To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to surgical 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. 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. Key Duties & Responsibilities Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments #J-18808-Ljbffr