The nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse that helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations.

Work Location:

Baptist Health 

Hoover- 5295 Preserve Parkway Hoover, AL

Gardendale- 430 Fieldstown Rd Gardendale.

Essential Functions
 Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic
studies.
 Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment; works collaboratively to formulate treatment plans.
 Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies,
therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
 Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare
needs of patients.
 Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
 Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
 Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
 Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care.
 Dictates and documents an accurate and timely manner.
 Maintains provision of preventive health services.
 Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds.
 Performs detailed history and physical examinations and documents inpatient H & P and discharge summaries (Must be reviewed
and countersigned by supervising medical staff member within 24 hours and may not be substituted for physician H & P).
 Writes or dictates reports and progress notes appropriately in the medical record,
 Triages patients.
 Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to ensure
continuity and quality of care.
 Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
 Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
 Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
 Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
 Demonstrates compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
 Establishes relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the community.
 Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and
families.

Education/Training
MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing required.
Licensure/Certification
 ARNP license in the state.
 After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty
board.
 Maintains current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

Must have 2 years of Primary Care Experience