PNP PICU Shift APP

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking Nursing Advanced Practice Providers to deliver autonomous pediatric care with collaboration across specialties. APPs assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients across divisions while guiding quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical education, and leadership in care pathways to improve outcomes and access to services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Alabama.
• Pediatric Life Support certification required.
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNCB/ANCC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient assessment, diagnosis, and management.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives within the APP department.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Contribute to clinical education and staff mentorship.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous care

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

Masters of Science Nursing

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ABON

RN License Alabama (NLC/Single State)

PALS / Pediatric Life Support

Job description

In Nursing Advanced Practice Providers at Main Campus Quarterback Tower

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Rotating Shift, Rotating 12 Hour Shifts.

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced education, training, and experience related to a specified patient population.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ABON
• Basic Life Support
• Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• - Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
• - Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care PNCB or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

• Masters of Science Nursing in Nursing

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

• 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Critical

The Nursing Advanced Practice Providers (APP) department comprises highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants who provide expert, autonomous, and collaborative care throughout nearly all divisions of the health system. APPs serve a critical role in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management, delivering quality healthcare by working closely with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams. Their responsibilities extend from direct patient care and health promotion to leading quality improvement initiatives and contributing to clinical education. By integrating advanced clinical knowledge with compassionate care, the APP department enhances patient outcomes, improves access to services, and supports the health system’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.

Schedule: Rotating 12 Hour Shifts, Rotating Shift, 12-Hour Shifts