Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neuro Intensive Care Unit Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Nursing

Work Schedule

Full‑time, benefited. 12‑hour rotating / blended shifts, 5am‑5pm or 5pm‑5am (14–16 shifts per month). Weekends and holidays are required.

Compensation

A $10,000 sign‑on bonus may be available.

PM differential: $120 per night shift
Weekend differential: $50 per AM weekend shift
Full‑time advanced practice provider (APP) position is eligible for benefits.
Full‑time APPs at UAB Medicine receive a $2,000 allowance per year for continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.

Job Highlights

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position for the Anesthesia Critical Care team in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NICU) includes providing inpatient critical care services and participating within an interdisciplinary team serving as a consult/co‑managing service for Neurosurgery & Neurology patients admitted to the NICU. Each APP utilizes the skill set of performing physical exams, obtaining history and physical assessments, completing daily progress notes, structuring and facilitating medical management of critically ill patients, performing approved routine bedside procedures, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinating care with admitting and consulting services.

The Neuroscience ICU (NICU) is a 36‑bed intensive care unit providing treatment and care to neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, and trauma patients at a LevelI Trauma Center. UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs nationally. UAB is also Alabama’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities

Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulate and implement comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical interventions, including patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.

Ensure complete documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and care provided.

Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.

Maintain records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and the Joint Commission (TJC). May coordinate and/or participate in performance and quality improvement activities.

Assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison between the patient and other health care providers.

Provide assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed. Provide educational information by conducting workshops, in‑service training, and distributing appropriate materials for patients and staff.

Serve as the expert clinical resource to clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.

Provide a safe environment for patients and others.

Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.

Perform other duties as assigned.