About this opportunity
Children's of Alabama lists this APP Emergency Department opportunity in five points south, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
In Nursing Advanced Practice Providers at Main Campus Children's of Alabama
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Rotating Shift, Mostly 11a-11p, but some rotating shifts.
Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider is an advanced practice registered nurse or physician’s assistant with education, training, certification, and licensure to provide care for a specified patient population. This individual will deliver care for patients including prevention/management of common pediatric illnesses and conditions, technologically dependent, and highly vulnerable for complications with acute, complex and/or chronic illnesses. This care is provided to support optimal health of children within the context of their family, community, and environmental setting. The components of the role include clinical practice, consultation, professional development, education, and scholarship. This individual works in collaboration with the collaborating physician, Division Medical Director, staff physicians, Lead APP, Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Department Director, staff nurses and other team members.
Other Information
Education
MSN, DNP or Post-Graduate Certificate with specialization as a pediatric nurse practitioner or family nurse practitioner
Graduate of master’s or doctoral level physician assistant program
Experience
At least 1 year of nursing or medical experience required with experience in the subspecialty area preferred
Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
Must be eligible to practice as a nurse practitioner as determined by the Alabama Board of Nursing or as a physician assistant as determined by the Alabama Board of Medicine
Current RN Licensure in the State of Alabama for nurse practitioners
Current BLS certification
Valid Primary Care PNP, Acute Care PNP or FNP certification from appropriate certifying board or certification as PA-C from NCCPA
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ABON
Basic Life Support
Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PNCB or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care PNCB
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC
Family Nurse Practitioner AANP
Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC
The Nursing Advanced Practice Providers (APP) department comprises highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants who provide expert, autonomous, and collaborative care throughout nearly all divisions of the health system. APPs serve a critical role in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management, delivering quality healthcare by working closely with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams. Their responsibilities extend from direct patient care and health promotion to leading quality improvement initiatives and contributing to clinical education. By integrating advanced clinical knowledge with compassionate care, the APP department enhances patient outcomes, improves access to services, and supports the health system’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.
Education with Equivalent Qualifications
Masters of Science Nursing in Nursing
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications
1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Critical
Schedule
Mostly 11a-11p, but some rotating shifts, Rotating Shift, 12-Hour Shifts
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Who can apply
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