Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neuro Intensive Care Unit - Weekends PM

UAHSF; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CME Allowance

Stipend pay for weekend shifts

Job summary

UAHSF in Birmingham, Alabama, is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. This full-time position involves providing critical care for neurosurgery and neurology patients, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

The ideal candidate should have an eligible APP certification and experience in critical care. The role includes comprehensive patient care planning, documentation, and participation in continuous professional development. A competitive salary including a sign-on bonus is offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid APP certification in Acute Care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced critical care environment.
• Prior experience in an ICU setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient critical care services.
• Implement comprehensive patient care plans.
• Document patient assessments and care provided.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Participate in performance and quality improvement activities.
• Educate patients and staff.

Skills

Eligible APP Certifications

Critical care services

Physical exams

Patient care plans

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Position Overview

• Eligible APP Certifications: The following APPs may be considered for this role: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Shifts: 12 hr - PM shifts - Weekends Only (5pm-5am). The APP PM weekend schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Schedule: This position is a 1.0 salaried FTE that works a weekend schedule of three (3), 12-hour shifts per week, with the remaining four (4) hours per week dedicated to administrative activities. This team offers a rotating holiday schedule.
• Commitment: APPs accepting a weekend position agree to a one (1) year commitment in the weekend position. Any exception must be approved by APP Leadership.

Compensation

• Sign-on Agreement: A $10,000 sign-on bonus may be available.
• Weekend Only Stipend Pay: APPs working exclusively weekend nights will be eligible for a $2,500 stipend ($30,000 when annualized), paid monthly.
• Extra Shifts: APPs holding a weekend position are eligible for extra shift pay if extra shifts are worked outside of their required schedule. Extra shifts worked during the week will be paid at the regular extra shift rate ($65/hr- AM and $75/hr - PM)
• Benefits: This full-time advanced practice provider (APP) position is eligible for benefits.
• CME Allowance: 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) role includes providing inpatient critical care services and participating within an interdisciplinary team serving as a consult/co‑managing service for Neurosurgery and Neurology patients admitted to the NICU. Each APP utilizes the skillset of performing physical exams, obtaining history and physical assessments as well as completing daily progress notes, structuring and facilitating medical management of critically ill patients, performing approved routine bedside procedures, as well as participating in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinating care with admitting and consulting services. As one of the largest ICUs in Alabama and one of the largest neuroscience ICUs in the southeast, the Neurosciences ICU (NICU) is a 36‑bed intensive care unit providing treatment and care to neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, and trauma patients at our Level I Trauma Center. UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally by U.S. News & World Report, which also has ranked UAB's program as No. 1 in Alabama. UAB is also Alabama's first Comprehensive Stroke Center, so as soon as patients arrive, we are prepared to deliver the latest stroke treatment. These recognitions showcase why this team is highly trained and dedicated to care for some of our most critical patients.

No matter what drives you – whether it’s the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine – UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750‑plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world‑renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high‑quality care. This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You’re empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know‑how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best‑in‑class health care. You’ll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Based on thorough physical and psychosocial patient assessments, formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans focused on surgical interventions. Plans include patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
2. Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
3. Orders and interprets laboratory and other diagnostic tests for the patient.
4. Maintains 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. May assist in the coordination of research protocols, serving as a patient advocate and a liaison between the patient and other health care providers.
6. Provides assistance in orientation and/or training of new clinical personnel as needed. Provides educational information by conducting workshops, in‑service training and distributing appropriate materials for patients and staff.
7. Serves as the expert clinical resource to clinical staff and patients in the area of specialty.
8. Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
9. Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.