Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner - Full-time

Job Title: Clinical Reseach Nurse Practitioner
Location:Birmingham, AL 35242
Type: 2 month contract with potential hire
Shift/Schedule: 8:30-4pm local time
Hourly rate::$60-$70hr

• Perform screenings including medical history, physical exam, medication reconciliation and education.
• Effectively identify, evaluate, and address the concerns of the member, employee or participant.
• Diagnose and prescribe based on evidence based clinical practice.
• Interpret laboratory data and recommend appropriate follow up.
• Order and administer POC and lab based testing.
• Order and administer vaccinations.
• Administer medications/Investigational Products via IM, SQ, IV.
• Refer members and participants to PCP, case management and/or disease management programs as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders including but not limited to risk & quality teams, staffing, operations, physicians, case managers, social workers, care givers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate.
• Participate in all mandatory compliance and other training programs, seek guidance for compliance-related concerns and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and our client???s policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain clear documentation according to our client???s guidelines and protocols.
• Maintains positive control of all PHI information.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and State Board of Nursing.
• May act as a preceptor for new providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

• Master???s Degree required OR commensurate experience and satisfactory completion of NP licensure
• Current RN and NP licensure in state of practice to include prescription authority or the ability to obtain prescriptive authority
• Board certification by AANP, AACN or ANCC, in Adult, Family Practice Geriatrics or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or ACNPC-AG (Adult Gero) Acute Care NP, or
• ACNPC (Adult) Acute Care NP
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1+ years??? experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Perform comprehensive geriatric, adult, and pediatric physical exams.
  • Identify, diagnose and document acute and chronic disease.
  • Effectively reconcile medications.
  • Diagnose and prescribe using evidence based clinical practice.
  • Recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place members, employees, or participants at risk.
  • Identify and document the needs of the clinically complex.
• Possess a valid state driver license and proof of coverage, and meet company???s driving and automobile liability insurance standards.
• Proficient computer skills, including e-mail and Microsoft Office.
• Effective written communication skills including but not limited to writing reports and correspondence.
• Strong verbal communication and effective listening skills, including the ability to present and maintain a professional, empathetic demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and use time efficiently.

Physical and Psychological Demands:

• Requires sitting, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling and/or stretching from seated or standing positions
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, keyboard, telephone, copier, calculator and other office equipment
• Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust visual focus, hearing and smelling.
• Must be able to communicate information via telephone or computer
• Requires moderate to intense concentration due to complexity of the job
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.