Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Provides professional nursing care to a specified group of patients in a variety outpatient clinic settings; participates in direct patient care activities; assesses health status by completing a nursing assessment; performs telephone triage; notifies provider of abnormal findings; establishes a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team; collaborates with care team to ensure smooth and effective transitions of car; prepares or supervises preparation of clinic rooms and equipment for use; assists with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; assists with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned; administers medications and treatments as ordered by provider and monitors patients for response; initiates CPR and other emergency measures; covers other nursing roles within the department; provides health education to patients and families; develops, evaluates, adapts, and documents education to learning needs; assists in preparation of the department specific education for patients and colleagues; facilitates smooth operation of the ambulatory areas; maintains inventories of supplies and medications; participates in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, and patient safety; maintains professional growth and development in the nursing field and identified annual core competencies; maintains patient records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standard set by the state of Alabama and a current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Various Shifts Available Practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act; serves as Charge Nurse when assigned; supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non-licensed staff; demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students; utilizes the nursing process to: assess patients; plan individual care; identify expected outcomes; implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and families; performs therapeutic procedures and assists with diagnostic procedures required for the care of the patient; administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products; responds appropriately to emergency patient situations; performs basic life support and management of arrest situations; starts IVs; performs activities of daily living; when performing skilled procedures the RN can state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to that procedure; utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety; moves equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions; provides patient education by planning, coordinating and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient; utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Clinical Information System; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; completes ADP within unit time frame; completes flow chart, pain assessment tool, discharge forms, and MAR ; supervises, evaluates and finalizes the patient care record; transcribes physician orders; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations:School Age/ Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal, Geriatrics, Young Adults; utilizes and cares for all types of CVL’s including PICC /Midlines; Maintains current knowledge base of all unit policies and procedures, equipment location and supplies; Completes ACLS within one year of employment; maintains ACLS certification status with 6-month window to complete course; administers and monitors conscious sedation; identifies, organizes and directs activities to utilize resources, personnel, and materials to meet the needs of the patient and nursing staff; communicates with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Administrator, on an ongoing basis, regarding: changes in the unit status, patient related issues, Quality Management issues, and other events as they evolve; assists with shift duty assignments; verifies that emergency equipment is functional; ensures that narcotic counts are completed by end of shift; completes acuity sheet and charge nurse checkout sheet; maintains knowledge base of all policies and procedures; maintains competency in all advanced nursing, transport procedures and skills; utilizes the appropriate communication skills with referring hospital personnel and transport team members throughout the transport process; participates on committees as assigned; participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required; the nursing personnel of the Trauma Intensice Care Unit and Post Anesthesia Care Unit must maintain a TCAR or Trauma certification correspoinding to their scope of practice and patient population served within 18 months of employmentl; the Certification will be maintained by the HealthStream platform and made available to the Trauma Program Manager or Trauma Coordinator upon request. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. The nursing personnel of the Trauma Intensive Care Unit must maintain a TCAR or Trauma certification corresponding to their scope of practice and patient population served within 18 months of employment. The certification will be maintained by the HealthStream learning platform and made available to the Trauma Program Manager or Trauma Coordinator upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Provides expert critical care assessment and intervention for hospitalized patients experiencing clinical deterioration. Responds to Rapid Response Team (RRT) activations, supports early identification of patient decline, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to prevent adverse events such as cardiac arrest, unplanned ICU transfers, and patient harm. Serves as a clinical resource to bedside staff, promoting evidence-based practice, patient safety, and timely escalation of care. Reports to the Director of Critical Care and c ollaborates with Hospitalists, Intensivists, House Supervisors, Nursing Leadership, Respiratory Therapy, and Rapid Response Team members . Key Responsibilities Rapid Response & Clinical Intervention: Responds to Rapid Response and Code Blue activations throughout the hospital. Performs rapid clinical assessment, stabilizes deteriorating patients, initiates appropriate interventions , and facilitates escalation of care including ICU transfer when indicated . Early Recognition of Patient Deterioration: Utilizes early warning scoring systems, clinical judgment, and evidence-based protocols to identify and intervene in patient deterioration. Proactively rounds on high-risk patients and provides consultation to bedside staff regarding concerning clinical trends. Clinical Expertise & Support: Serves as a critical care resource for bedside nurses and interdisciplinary teams. Assists with complex clinical situations including respiratory distress, sepsis management, hemodynamic instability, neurological changes, and other acute conditions requiring rapid intervention. Care Coordination & Escalation of Care: Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, and nursing leadership to ensure timely escalation of care, ICU consultation, or higher level of monitoring when clinically indicated . Patient Safety & Quality Improvement: Supports initiatives aimed at reducing preventable deterioration events, cardiac arrests outside the ICU, and unplanned ICU transfers. Participates in review of rapid response events and contributes to system-wide patient safety improvements. Education & Staff Development: Provides real-time coaching, clinical education, and mentorship to bedside staff regarding recognition of patient deterioration, emergency response protocols, and critical care best practices. Documentation & Communication: Ensures accurate and timely documentation of Rapid Response interventions and patient outcomes. Communicates effectively with providers and leadership to ensure continuity of care and situational awareness. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Supports organizational compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards related to patient safety, emergency response systems, and clinical escalation protocols. Performance Metrics Response time and effectiveness of Rapid Response activations • Reduction in cardiac arrests outside the ICU • Unplanned ICU transfer trends and outcomes • Compliance with early recognition and escalation protocols • Staff education and clinical support effectiveness Patient safety and quality improvement participation Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required. Related duties as required . Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama and current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities The Vascular Access Team members care for patients scheduled for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy ( OPAT ) services including antibiotic administration, dressing changes, line flushing, etc.; assists with daily patient care activities in the PICU when deemed appropriate by the Nurse Manager; meets biweekly with Nurse Manager; maintains clinical competencies to effectively serve as a vascular access team member; assists with setting standards of practice and patient care for selected patient populations; identifies learning needs of in-house and referral hospital healthcare personnel; formulates implements and evaluate protocols and plans of care for specialty groups of patients; promotes utilization of referral and consultation services provided at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital; participates in, plans, and presents formal educational activities including in-services, workshops and conferences; promotes utilization of referral and consultation services provided at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital by serving as a resource person to regional referral hospitals, providing educational programs based on requests and assessed needs, identifying resources for providing care and maintaining communication and a working relationship with varied healthcare providers; coordinates care of selected patient populations; completes PALS and ACLS within 1 year of employment; maintains PALS and ACLS certification status with 6-month window to complete course; administers and monitors conscious sedation; assists with coordination of PICC Line placement schedule; assists with scheduling of OPAT clinic and with activities of OPAT clinic; assists with prioritizing VAT activities; assists with quarterly reports of services provided; assists with other reports as requested; provides and develops formal and or informal education programs related to quality patient care for selected populations; assists with annual recertification for VAT members; assists with planning and providing orientation programs for new members; assists with the development of annual competencies for the VAT and stay abreast with latest vascular access trends; provides annual inservices for physicians related to aspects of vascular access (including PICC line management); practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act; supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non-licensed staff; demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students; assists the Nurse manager in the coordination of Pediatric and Adult vascular access services to include, but not be limited to, maintenance of a database of all PICC line insertions and specialty patients, development of policies and procedures, and educational training for VAT team members and other staff involved in the care of these patients; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work the schedule as defined and overtime and call as required; related duties as required. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama, licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse and at least one year working as a Registered Nurse. BSN Preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community. Responsibilities Performs functions independently, according to policy and third party payor requirements, to include: quality reviews, prior authorizations, initial/admission reviews, continued stay reviews, discharge reviews, retrospective reviews, appeals as appropriate for denials, and case management reviews for DRG payors; analyzes medical record data to complete functions; collaborates with members of the healthcare team, patients, families, and managed care workers to formulate appropriate discharge plans and promote a safe and timely flow through inpatient setting; ensures optimal reimbursement from third party payors through appropriate implementation of Care Management functions; communicates with healthcare providers via telephone, in person, and email (i.e., discussion with physicians regarding plan of care, length of stay, and stay type); establishes and maintains a professional relationship with third party payor representatives; participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings as assigned; utilizes a PC to access the Hospital Information System; enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs; completes annual education on nationally recognized level of care criteria; participates in all Care Management audit activities as assigned; orients new staff to the Care Management process as assigned; reports quality of care concerns discovered during Care Management functions to the Director; facilitates timely patient throughput through discharge planning commensurate with the care needs of the patient; evaluates chart documentation for completeness relative to current ICD requirements and communicates deficiencies; demonstrates proficiency in Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) by performing independently, according to regulatory requirements, the following functions as assigned: identification of patient eligibility, collection of data required to perform screening, performance of Inter-periodic Screening Components, and communication of screening findings to all related parties; maintains accurate and complete records both written and via personal computer; documents reviews according to hospital policy; completes/documents forms/requests from third party payors and regulatory parties; documents variances, discharge plans and EPSDT functions; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; responds to overhead pages; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; participates on committees as assigned; participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours and call as needed; related duties as required. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, two years professional nursing experience, and licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse. Previous utilization review experience preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
