13 nursing jobs found in Guntersville, AL

Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.   Provides professional care to patients presenting with a broad variety of medical or surgical complaints which range from non-urgent to emergent in nature within the scope of a physician’s assistant. Qualifications Education / Licensure / Certification:   ·          Must have a current license in the State of Alabama, current ACLS & PALS provider. ·          Graduate of an approved program for Physician’s Assistant. ·          Possesses skills needed for functioning effectively as an emergency department physician’s assistant. ·          Maintain collaboration requirements per hospital bylaws and Alabama Board of...

Overview Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, coordinates clerical and nursing home functions, to include scheduling and collecting Nursing and Group Homes, coordinating offsite collection site staffing, computer registration, order entry, printing, charting, mailing, faxing and filing of reports, accessioning of Pathology/Cytology specimens, answering telephone.  Duties also include assuring accurate charges and billing information, employee competency testing, procedure manual reviews/updates, clerical staff training, assuring that all charts are submitted to coder in a timely manner and reviewing nursing home monthly bills for accuracy.  The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position . Qualifications...

Overview Performs the clerical, data entry, receptionist, scheduling, and filing duties for Highlands Physician Network. Performs administrative support services, such as preparing correspondence in final form, receiving visitors, scheduling meetings, maintaining files and conducting special projects as assigned. Responsibilities Assists with handling time off requests from staff for all PN clinics.  Verifies and authenticates office A/P invoices for timely payment.  Performs other office assistant, clerical, medical and administrative duties as required for office operation.  Assists with scheduling staff and ordering supplies for clinics.  Assists with ordering clerical and medical supplies. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent.  Bachelor’s Degree in business or health management preferred.  At least one year of clerical experience in a business setting. Ability to clearly...

Overview Works with Executive Director of Physicians Network, Director of PN Financial Services, physicians, practice administrators and office staff to achieve quality standards on an organizational level as set forth by changing government guidelines. Responsibilities Trains existing staff and providers on any new application upgrades, form changes or changes related to MIPS or any other regulatory requirements.  Responsible for training and assisting clinic with all managed care plans and Medicare quality incentives and measures. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required.  Five (5) years EMR experience preferred.  Primary Care clinical experience required.  Experience in interpreting payer quality metrics and specifications. About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency,...

Overview Operates data entry terminal including inputting data into computer files. Serves as liaison between patient and medical support staff. Qualifications Education preferred: High School Diploma or GED  Experience: Data entry experience preferred Additional skills/abilities:  Knowledge of data processing policies, procedures and concepts Knowledge of computer operator functions including terminology and equipment Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures Skill in performing repetitive duties of operating computer Ability to follow specific instructions and set procedures to transfer data into computer Ability to work precise and established standards of accuracy to enter data at a high rate of speed Ability to establish effective working relations with staff, co-workers, physicians, patients and the public Ability to communicate clearly Upholds effective work habits...

Overview The Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP/PA) provides comprehensive direct patient care in collaboration with the attending physicians and multidisciplinary team. Role responsibilities include: obtaining comprehensive patient histories and physicals as they relate to the chief complaint(s) including medical screening exams; ordering and performing appropriate diagnostic testing and screening or the said chief complaint(s); interpreting lab and imaging results to accurately diagnose illness followed by determining nest steps for treatment and specialty consultation; and participating in procedural assistance as indicated by the diagnosis. Role responsibilities additionally include health maintenance and promotion, including patient and family education, return precautions, and follow up instructions. The APP will also collaborate with the attending physician for disposition planning to include discharge home, or when indicated, specialty consultation,...

Overview The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Education required: Completion of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Master's of Science program from an accredited college or university License, certification and/or registration: Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for...

Overview The advanced practice provider (APP) provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing. Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program ....

Overview The nurse practitioner/physician assistant provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP/PA assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research if applicable, program development, and quality improvement. Assists in clerical functions as necessary. Qualifications Education required: Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required. License, certification and/or registration: Current Alabama CRNP or PA...

Overview The advanced practice provider provides (APP) comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing. Successful completion of a national certification exam for NP or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program ....

Overview The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP, current registration through the Alabama...

Overview   The nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling.  Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Completion of Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.  Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP, current registration through the Alabama board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners; A...

Overview The nurse practitioner/physician assistant provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP/PA assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Education: Completion of Nurse Practitioner Master's of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university required or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program   License: Successful completion of a National Certification...