Nurse Practitioner Cardiology

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner practices in collaboration with ACG physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team in accordance to the formulary approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. This individual is also responsible for providing professional nursing for patients.

The Nurse Practitioner assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and functions as a liaison between physicians, patients and staff. Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required. Must have an active Alabama Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner License.

BLS and ACLS required. Must possess prescribing privileges - documentation from the Alabama State Board of Nursing and Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Grandview Medical Center, a 434-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, AL., and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties.

The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center. Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.