Position Overview:
- Department: Southview l UAB Medicine Cardiology - Hospital / Inpatient
- Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Shift, After Hours / Weekend On Call Rotated with Other Providers
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Hospital
- Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
What You Will Do:
The Inpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced practice nursing care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in the inpatient hospital setting. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with cardiologists, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
- Perform comprehensive assessments of hospitalized adult patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including histories, physical examinations, and evaluation of changes in clinical status.
- Develop and manage individualized plans of care in collaboration with the cardiologist and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within the Nurse Practitioner's education, certification, scope of practice, collaborative practice protocol, and hospital privileges.
- Manage medications and therapeutic interventions, including initiating, adjusting, and monitoring treatment as appropriate and consistent with established protocols and the patient's clinical condition.
- Provide inpatient clinical care, including daily rounding, admissions, consultations, progress evaluations, transfers, and discharges for patients assigned to the Cardiology service.
- Provide patient and family education on cardiovascular disease management, risk reduction, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and cardiovascular emergencies, providing appropriate intervention and escalating care to the cardiologist or other providers when indicated.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including histories and physicals, progress notes, orders, discharge summaries, and other required medical record documentation.
- Educate and communicate with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, test results, procedures, discharge instructions, and cardiovascular disease management.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care, promote patient safety and quality outcomes, and participate in quality improvement and other departmental initiatives.
What You Will Need:
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
- Current Alabama Nurse Practitioner license in good standing required.
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
- DEA registration (or eligibility) required.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an NP; prior experience in cardiology, internal medicine, or critical care strongly preferred.
Additional Preferences:
No additional preferences.
About UAB St. Vincent’s:
UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.