Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Neuro ICU

Job Summary

Department/Unit:
Neurology. General work shift:
Day (United States of America). This role is for an APP (NP or PA) in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at Albany Medical Center. APPs work daily alongside specialty neurointensivists and bedside critical care nurses to deliver high‑quality care to the sickest neurological patients in the region.

Our multidisciplinary team care includes board‑certified neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, case management, social work, physical, occupational, and speech‑language therapists, and consultative services throughout Albany Medical Center.

• Perform daily patient assessments and physical examinations.
• Review and interpret data pertinent to patient care.
• Liaise with consultative services as needed.
• Participate in daily teaching rounds.
• Execute the care plan each day.
• Apply advanced cardiac life support and emergency neurological life support, including management of brain codes, refractory seizures, ventilator management, and critical care medicine principles.
• Perform transcranial Doppler, bedside ultrasound, and placement of central venous catheters and arterial lines.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree program.
• Current NYS licensure, Board certification, and DEA registration.
• Possess or obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and integrity.

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental well‑being.

Albany Med Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer. This role may require access to and handling of sensitive information protected by HIPAA and state statutes.