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Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: Varies Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. Responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation. Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interaction with Physicians, Nursing staff, other patient caregivers, and medical records coding staff to ensure that appropriate reimbursement is received for the level of service rendered to all patients with a DRG based payer (Medicare, Blue Cross, other payors as determined by CDI departmental goals). Ensures the accuracy and completeness of clinical information used for measuring and reporting Physician and medical center outcomes. Educates all members of the patient care team on an ongoing basis. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Current RN Licensure in the State of Georgia. Educational Requirements: Associates Degree Minimum Experience: Five (5) years in the practice of professional nursing. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: CCDS or CDIP Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Additional education in Finance, Healthcare regulations and diagnoses-procedure coding. Preferred Experience: Experience in Healthcare Utilization and Revenue Management. Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates aptitude in critical care or medical-surgical nursing Must demonstrate excellent observation skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication by organizing work priorities and following standard of work Working knowledge of DRG coding optimization strategies and clinical documentation requirements are helpful Demonstrates interpersonal skills including professionalism practicing positive approaches to the position The position requires computer skills and the ability to be self-directed Familiar with ICD10 coding conventions, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, MSDRG reimbursement, coding software (preferably 3M 360 Encompass) Leadership skills are required Maintains requirements contained in Remote Agreement or forfeit the opportunity Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Improves the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation by performing admission / continued stay reviews using the Compliant Documentation Program Management (CDMP) guidelines. Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation to ensure that appropriate severity of the patient is documented and to ensure appropriate reimbursement is received for the level of service rendered to all patients with a DRG based payer (Medicare, Blue Cross and others as determined by CDI program goals) Conducts on-going follow-up reviews to ensure points of clarification have been recorded in the patient's medical record using department standard work to set workflow priority and scheduling.. Works with Physicians concurrently, during the patient's stay, to educate and receive specific documentation pertinent to all requirements in question. Refers questionable quality, patient safety indicators, and utilization concerns to CDI Director, nursing and case management as indicated Writes queries to provide professional clinical inquiry about missing documentation (clinical indicators, diagnoses, or more descriptive) for conversion to codable terms following compliant, non leading format. Monitors the documentation against "core measure" quality indicators and addresses non-compliance documentation with Physicians and other appropriate staff. Interacts on a regular basis with Physician, nursing and case managers to ensure continuity of documentation. Works collaboratively with the coding staff to assign the "working" DRG to contribute for IDT Rounds. Processes all discharges by updating the DRG worksheet to reflect changes in patient status, procedures and/or treatments and concurs with the attending Physician to finalize diagnoses. Maintains a leadership role to ensure specific and compliant documentation is achieved recognizing its use in quality measures and reporting medical center and Physician outcomes. Educates various customer audiences on clinical documentation opportunities, coding, reimbursement and performance methodologies. Ensures documentation is meeting "medical necessity" for specific level of care and that services provided to the patient has a reasonably beneficial effect; refers cases to Utilization Review as indicated. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the DRG system and coding guidelines to facilitate recovery of appropriate payments for services rendered. Utilizes results of DRG analysis to have on-going dialogue with Physicians, nurses, coders, and case managers, to improve overall knowledge and performance. Participates in efforts to contain cost and/or generate revenue. Submits written ideas for reducing cost or adding revenue. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently by achieving daily reviews as assigned. Maintains and adjusts schedules to meet team performance and is willing to change workload or assignments as indicated. Meets assigned deadlines and departmental productivity standards. Assists with special projects as needed and all other duties as assigned. Maintains requirements in Remote Agreement in order to retain work from home opportunity. Work collaboratively with CDI team members to complete daily work of the team. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 30 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 30 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. Qualifications: Graduate of a school of nursing. Registered Nursing License, BLS required within 90 days of hire/transfer, ACLS required within 12 months. PALS within 1 year of hire date. 2 years of recent Intensive Care Unit experience. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree in nursing or equivalent Minimum Experience At least two years of recent RN acute care experience in ICU or CVICU required Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License ACLS must be obtained within 1 year of hire date BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire date PALS within 1 year of hire date Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field Preferred Experience Prefer 2-5 years of Critical Care experience. Preferred Registration/License/Certification CCRN within 2 years of DOH or transfer Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Critical Care Registered Nurse systematically and continuously collects and assesses data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care with the patient and/or family. He/she performs all required elements of a nursing assessment including but not limited to physical examination, assessment of readiness to learn, psychosocial assessment, functional assessment and utilization of patient/family specific assessment scales as required. The Critical Care Registered Nurse is an active member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborates in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care or critical pathway. The Critical Care Registered Nurse must be proficient in a wide variety of high-level nursing skills. Critical Care nurse should be a specialist in evaluating intensive care patients, recognizing complications, administering care and coordinating with other members of the critical care team. Successful critical care nurses also excel at interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking and decision-making. The Critical Care Registered Nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering care. The Registered Nurse's decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION $65/hr 13 week contract No benefits Expectation to work every other weekend and 7 shifts per pay period (3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next week) POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree in nursing or equivalent Minimum Experience 2 years critical care experience in the last 3 years Required Registration/License/Certification Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Alabama ACLS within 12 months BLS on hire Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience N/A Preferred Registration/License/Certification CCRN preferred Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care for the progressive care patient in a holistic and systematic way. Works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Supports a culturally sensitive, individualized plan of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION $65/hr 13 week contract No benefits Expectation to work every other weekend and 7 shifts per pay period (3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next week) POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate's degree in nursing Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing Liscense BLS upon hire ACLS within 12 months Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 1 to 2 years of previous step-down or med/surg experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification PCCN/CCRN Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as an RN First Assistant during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Demonstrates effective communication, conflict management and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders. Integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education ● Graduate from an accredited school of nursing ● Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification Minimum Experience ● Two Years RN or RNFA experience Required Registration/License/Certification ● Alabama Board of Nursing License ● BLS obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer or prior to taking call

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Surgical Oncology Nurse Navigator (SONN) at the Spencer Cancer Center is responsible for implementing the surgical oncology navigation program. This role is critical to ensure safe, timely, and standardized surgical care. This position will cover surgeries done in gynecologic oncology and the breast surgery clinic. The SONN works closely with the multidisciplinary team to navigate services across the surgical care continuum. Duties include but are not limited to: Providing comprehensive pre-operative education covering procedure details, recovery expectations, drain care, pain management, and support resources Coordinating all pre-surgical requirements (labs, imaging, medical clearances) Serving as the primary point of contact for surgical patients and families Conducting post-operative hospital rounds to reinforce education, evaluate patient readiness, and communicate concerns to the surgeon Coordinating follow-up appointments and managing transitions from hospital to outpatient care Ensuring patients have access to lymphedema prevention resources, prosthetic fittings, survivorship planning, and psychosocial support Scheduling surgeries Reducing preventable ED visits and readmissions by providing early intervention and standardized discharge reinforcement POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education ADN Minimum Experience 2 years surgical nursing experience in an ambulatory setting Required Registration/License/Certification BLS & ACLS within 3 months Preferred Education MSN Preferred Experience Prior experience as a navigator Prior experience in oncology and surgery project or program development and management experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification OCN / 12 MONTHS OR IN AREA OF SPECIALTY / 3 YEARS Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Outcomes Coordinator, RN works under the Quality division in the Office of Patient Safety and serves as a resource for quality data collection/analysis, patient safety, accreditation and performance improvement. This position must have an analytical ability to use data, and evidence-based standards to identify potential opportunities to improve care and recommend action plans. This position serves as a key resource for several clinical teams and departmental meetings. Also, this individual is responsible for performing quality reviews, as needed, for departmental leadership. Individual must be highly organized, and data driven to successfully serve as a resource for clinical initiatives. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field Minimum Experience 5 years of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting Required Registration/License/Certification Registered Nursing License BLS within 90 days of hire Preferred Education Master's Degree in Nursing, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field Preferred Experience Data Management and Analysis Quality Management/or Performance Improvement experience 3+ years of Healthcare experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification Registered Nurse Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient/family centered care in the perianesthesia unit for all patient populations. Provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate of a school of nursing Minimum Experience 1-2 years RN hospital experience Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License BLS obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer or prior to taking call ACLS obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer or prior to taking call PALS obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer or prior to taking call. Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience Perianesthesia, ER, ICU/stepdown experience. Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care for the progressive care patient in a holistic and systematic way. Works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Supports a culturally sensitive, individualized plan of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate's degree in nursing Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License BLS obtained within 90 days of hire ACLS obtained within 6 months of hire Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 1 to 2 years of previous step-down or med/surg experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification PCCN/CCRN Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Responds within the hospital to emergent situations, or acute changes in conditions requiring immediate treatment or provider notification for the individual to obtain medical treatment. Assist in the resuscitation as the team lead following AHA guidelines until a provider is able to respond and assume care. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education AND or equivalent Minimum Experience Minimum of 3 years critical care or ED experience Required Registration/License/Certification Registered Nurse License BLS within 90 days of hire. Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 5 years Critical Care or ED experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification BLS ACLS PALS NRP STABLE Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient/family centered care for all patient populations. Provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate of a nursing school Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License BLS obtained within 90 days of hire/transfer or prior to taking call. Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience Perioperative, Perianesthesia, ER, ICU/stepdown experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. Qualifications: Graduate of a school of nursing. Registered Nursing License, BLS required within 90 days of hire/transfer, ACLS required within 12 months. 1 to 2 years of recent med/ surg experience preferred. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate from a school of nursing Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License ACLS must be obtained within 1 year of hire date BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire date Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 1 to 2 years of Med/ Surg experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification Affilliation with professional organization (American Nurse Association, Alabama Nurse Association, American Nephrology Nurse Association, etc) Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate from a school of nursing Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License ACLS must be obtained within 1 year of hire date BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire date Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 1 to 2 years of Med/ Surg experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification Affilliation with professional organization (American Nurse Association, Alabama Nurse Association, American Nephrology Nurse Association, etc) Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care for the progressive care patient in a holistic and systematic way. Works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Supports a culturally sensitive, individualized plan of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate's degree in nursing Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing Liscense BLS obtained within 90 days of hire ACLS obtained within 6 months of hire Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 1 to 2 years of previous step-down or med/surg experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification PCCN/CCRN Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Completion of home medication history process for inpatient admissions. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent. Minimum Experience Minimum of one-year RN experience in clinical setting Required Registration/License/Certification ACLS upon hire/transfer BLS upon hire/transfer PALS (Requirement for RRT) required within 6 months of DOH or transfer Registered Nursing License Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience N/A Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree in nursing or equivalent Minimum Experience 2 years recent acute care experience Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License ACLS must be obtained within 1 year of hire date BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire date PALS within 1 year of hire date (if required in work area) Preferred Education Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field Preferred Experience Recent hospital experience and/or previous nursing practice experience preferred. Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporates differences into the provision of care. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate from a school of nursing Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification Alabama Board of Nursing License BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire date Preferred Education BSN Preferred Experience 1 to 2 years of Med/ Surg experience Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver cardiac rehabilitation services to inpatients, outpatients, telehealth and community customers. Provide exercise training, comprehensive cardiovascular patient assessment, management and education for CV risk factors such as blood pressure, blood lipids, diabetes, tobacco cessation, weight and psychological issues, and counseling for psychological, nutritional and physical activity issues in a safe, efficient, and effective environment. Coordinate and deliver treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Associate degree or equivalent in Nursing Minimum Experience Two years in cardiology, critical care, emergency nursing or related field. Required Registration/License/Certification BLS upon hire Registered Nursing license. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred Experience One year of previous cardiac rehabilitation experience or patient education experience. Preferred Registration/License/Certification AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional (CCRP) Other Requirements N/A

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. Under the supervision and collaboration of a physician hospitalist, the nurse practitioner provides comprehensive direct patient care and practice to include obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examinations, order and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion inventions 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 * Graduate of an approved school of nursing. * Must have a current registered nurse license in the State of Alabama, with designation: CRNP, current ACLS provider. * Graduate of an approved program for Nurse Practitioners * Completion of a neonatal nurse practitioner certificate (NNP) * Certified to render care to patients in pediatric/newborn age group. Previous experience in newborn nursery or neonatal unit desired.