Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner at Sound Physicians summary:
As an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner at DCH Regional Medical Center, you will transform patient care and make a lasting impact on the Tuscaloosa community by providing high-quality healthcare alongside a dedicated team. This role involves conducting evening rounds, managing new admissions, and performing ICU procedures in a supportive environment. With a focus on patient-first care, your work will contribute to the overall health and well-being of the local population.
Transform patient care and community as a DCH Regional Medical Center nurse practitioner Our mission in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is to provide "better" in every sense-better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let's talk.
People First in Tuscaloosa Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of siz physicians and 2 advanced practitioners at DCH Regional Medical Center
- Work alongside a dedicated team actively involved in work groups such as practice guidelines, the code blue committee, and the ICU celebration of life committee.
Qualifications:
- Acute Care Certified Nurse Practitioner.
- Prior ICU APP practice experience with ICU procedure experience (arterial lines, central lines, intubation).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Practice in the Heart of the Community Scheduling:
- This role is for PRN or moonlighting work. APPs work 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM-7 AM with the support of the night Intensivist (1MD & 1 APP 7 PM-7 AM).
Key Responsibilities:
- DCH is a 583-bed tertiary care center. We have excellent rapport with subspecialists and the ICU nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and palliative care teams. We have dedicated critical care pharmacists in both ICUs.
- Conduct evening rounds, handle new admissions, and perform ICU procedures.
Living and Working in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is a welcoming community steeped in history and home to the University of Alabama. While Tuscaloosa takes great pride in the Crimson Tide's sports teams, so much more makes this a great place to call home. Roughly 200,000 people live in Tuscaloosa County, with continued growth due to our thriving economy. Tuscaloosa sits on the Black Warrior River and is surrounded by lakes, which is great for outdoor enthusiasts. Several of the top-ranked golf courses in the country are right here in Tuscaloosa. Our cost of living is 12% below the US average, excellent public and private schools, and a lively downtown & music scene are a few reasons Tuscaloosa is a great place to live. Birmingham is less than an hour away, with easy commutes to Atlanta, Nashville, and many beautiful beach communities on the Gulf Coast.
Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact Tuscaloosa-Centered Care:
Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Tuscaloosa and nearby areas. You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Compensation: $105 per hour
- Benefits: Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Keywords:
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine, Patient Care, ICU, Healthcare, DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Acute Care, Community Health, Medical Team
