Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-CVICU/PCV-FT-3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Child care

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Care Center. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, performing full exams, ordering tests, diagnosing illnesses and prescribing treatments, and delivering health maintenance and patient education.

The role also supports staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement within a nationally recognized health

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP, current registration through the Alabama board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, or current Alabama PA license, and approval of the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform complete physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and screening; diagnose illnesses and prescribe treatments.
• Provide health maintenance, education and counseling to patients and families.
• Support staff and student education, clinical research, program development and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Education

MSN NP

PA program graduate

Job description

The APP provides comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and performing diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, and providing health maintenance and promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the APP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Successful completion of a National Certification Exam for NP, current registration through the Alabama board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, or current Alabama PA license.and approval of the Huntsville Hospital credentialing board.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years full time ER or Critical Care RN and/or CRNP/PA experience recommended.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have knowledge of all equipment and materials required for procedures described in the Emergency Care Center Policy/Procedure Manual and Nursing Service Procedure Manual. BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in orientation period. ACLS must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment and maintained current. TNCC must be obtained within the first 2 years of employment and maintained current. PALS is highly recommended. Department specific competencies must be completed within the provisional period and maintained current.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you'll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes' America's Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al