Overview Under the supervision of the Infectious Diseases physician, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing direct patient care and complex care coordination to patients in both the hospital and outpatient setting. The NP will serve as a member of a comprehensive team of health care professionals to deliver high quality and efficient care to adult patients being evaluated and treated for infectious disease conditions Responsibilities Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments as directed by the physician(s) and records findings of examinations and assessments. Provides education to patients, families, and other DCH staff members on the on Infectious Disease conditions and issues. Performs hospital consultations under physician supervision and direction. Responds to daily telephone requests from outside consulting physicians, DCH case managers, DCH social work, clinical staff, and other DCH Health System staff. Writes orders in the medical record for medications based on established written protocol and licensure. Orders and interprets diagnostics laboratory and radiology examinations as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment of conditions. Monitors treatment plan(s) as established by the supervising physician. Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner in the patient’s medical record. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Infectious Disease Program best practices. Participates in Infectious Disease Program Performance Improvement initiatives as well as any quality hospital Initiatives as assigned. Collaborates with the DCH Infection Prevention Specialists to ensure effective program operations. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Master’s or higher degree in Nursing and a graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program Current Certified AL Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure in good standing with Alabama Board of Nursing Prior experience working as a CRNP in acute care setting or Infectious Disease experience recommended Require attainment of DEA/QACSC/LPSP licensure Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to use medical supplies and equipment necessary to carry out the duties listed above. Work is in a fast-paced acute setting, requires travel between units in the acute care hospital. Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support weight of 50 pounds in handling patients and medical equipment and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess an intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touching and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or clinic conditions. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password. Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services. We normalize balance, not burnout at Marathon Health: Smaller patient panel size More time with your patients: appointments range from 20 to 60 minutes Strong focus on prevention and wellness, acute and chronic disease management Fewer administrative and insurance-related tasks Success is measured by health outcomes, not patient volume and billing (Not a Fee for Service Model) About Us At Marathon Health we are building the most trusted, accessible and personalized healthcare experience alongside our patients and clients. With 20+ years’ experience from our shared organizations, we hold a unified goal of building deep, trusted and lasting relationships with our patients and clients. As Marathon Health, we are guided by our core principles of Patients First, Courage, Ingenuity, Community, and Fun. Day in the Life: As an Marathon Health provider you practice relationship-based medicine at the top of your license. You offer wholistic care including prevention, chronic disease management and health education to your patients. You’ll have great resources (like UpToDate and RubiconMD) at your fingertips, that are free of charge to you and your patients. You work autonomously with a company that puts PATIENTS first, and values ingenuity, courage, community and FUN! Marathon Health offers providers: Non-production-based compensation package Comprehensive benefits, including CME, medical license, DEA, and malpractice coverage Regular provider meetings, such as journal clubs and grand rounds, for ongoing learning, development, and team collaboration Competitive health benefits that start 1st of month after start date Minimum Job Requirements for Nurse Practitioner: Active license & current ANCC or AANP board certification required Independent practice provider preferred, where applicable per State regulation. Federal DEA number preferred; may be required for full prescribing ability. CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date Independent family practice experience including routine wellness care, chronic care management, and urgent visit, preferred Minimum Job Requirements for Physician Associate: Active license & current NCCPA board certification required. Independent practice provider preferred, where applicable per State regulation. Federal DEA number preferred; may be required for full prescribing ability. CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date Independent family practice experience including routine wellness care, chronic care management, and urgent visit, preferred Pay Range: $115,000 - $150,000/yr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level. We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page. Marathon Benefits Summary We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility is based on 24/hr week. Health and Well-Being : Free Marathon membership for in person and virtual care, employer paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire. Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule Learn more at our careers page!
Overview Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an advanced practice nursing program 5 years of related experience Advanced knowledge and skills in the delivery of nursing services and in specialty area(s) Licensure/Registration/Certification: One of the following: Current Alabama RN license Current Multi State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama* * Infirmary Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama CRNP credentialed by the Alabama Board of Nursing and collaboration with physician approved by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Certification in Specialty Area: For Neonatal, must have Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification (NNP) through National Certification Corporation (NCC) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Responsibilities In collaboration with a Physician, assumes total patient care for designated patients in a specialty setting. Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates comprehensive care to ensure quality and continuity of care delivery.
