Neuro ICU APP Adams Neuroscience Center

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion—guide what we do as individuals and professionals every day.

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a licensed professional provider who functions in collaboration with an attending physician in a variety of practice settings vides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care to the highest standards of the organization as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient-centered environment focused on the whole individual, inclusive of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and functional needs of the patient, family, and significant others.

Serves as the focal professional for continuity of care within scope of practice standards and specialty-specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.

The Inpatient Neurosciences APP provides comprehensive, team-based care for hospitalized patients across Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Stroke services. This role supports high-acuity inpatient management, consultative services, perioperative (pre- and post-operative) care, and select procedures. The position is integral to expanded neurosciences service lines and will help support inpatient operations as part of the opening and growth of the Adams Neuroscience Center.

• Competitive sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing neurosciences program with the opening of the Adams Neuroscience Center.
• Collaborative physician-APP model with strong interdisciplinary support.
• Professional development opportunities, including stroke education, procedural training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• 12-hour shifts
• Average 40 hours/week (variable based on staffing model and service needs)
• Participates in a 24/7 coverage schedule (days, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned)
• Works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary model with attending physicians, residents/fellows, nursing, therapy, pharmacy, case management, and other services

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
• Active state licensure as NP or PA
• Certification by appropriate national board (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient or surgical experience as an APP preferred

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
• Current licensure (or eligibility) as an NP or PA in the state of employment.
• National certification (AANP/ANCC for NPs; NCCPA for PAs).
• BLS and ACLS required.
• Inpatient Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke, ICU, or Hospital Medicine experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical preparation and a demonstrated interest in neurosciences are encouraged to apply.

• Manage inpatient care for a diverse neurosciences census, including acute neurologic conditions and neurosurgical patients.
• Perform daily rounds, ongoing assessments, and develop diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Provide inpatient management of pre-operative and post-operative patients, including risk stratification, optimization, monitoring for complications, and coordination of perioperative plans.
• Manage post-procedure and post-operative issues (e.g., neurologic status changes, pain control, DVT prophylaxis, wound and drain considerations per protocol, mobility restrictions, nutrition, and delirium prevention).