Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neuro Intensive Care Unit

UAHSF; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

CME allowance

Full-time benefits

Job summary

UAB Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NICU) anesthesia critical care team. The role focuses on inpatient critical care, patient assessments, and interdisciplinary coordination for neurosurgery/neurology patients in a Level I trauma center.

The NICU is a 36-bed unit; you work within an interdisciplinary team, performing exams, daily progress notes, and bedside procedures while contributing to rounds and care planning.

Job description

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

1. 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.
2. Ensure complete documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and care provided.
3. Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
4. 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.
5. Assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison between the patient and other health care providers.
6. 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.
7. Serve as the expert clinical resource to clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
8. Provide a safe environment for patients and others.
9. Demonstrate a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.