Inpatient Neurology APP - Honolulu

Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and clinically skilled Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our neuroscience team. · This position offers flexible practice opportunities in both Inpatient Stroke Neurology or the Neurocritical Care Unit (Neur ...

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and clinically skilled Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our neuroscience team.

This position offers flexible practice opportunities in both Inpatient Stroke Neurology or the Neurocritical Care Unit (Neuro ICU) depending on skill and education.

Role Options Include One or Both of the Following:
Inpatient Stroke Neurology APP Responsibilities
Respond to and evaluate acute stroke alerts/stroke codes
Perform comprehensive neurological assessments
Assist with thrombolytic eligibility evaluation and thrombectomy triage
Manage general stroke consults across inpatient units and emergency department

Procedures including:
lumbar puncture/drain placement
Anticipate transition to primary stroke service in 2027 which will include admission and discharge to hospital, care coordination and multidisciplinary rounding

Neurocritical Care (Neuro ICU) APP Responsibilities
Manage critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients in the neuro ICU
Perform daily rounding, assessments, care plan development in collaboration with neurointensivists
Manage patients with conditions including ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus and post-operative neurosurgical care
Responsible for ICU admissions, transfers and discharges

Procedures including:
arterial lines, central venous catheters, EVD management, ventilator management, intubation, lumbar puncture/drain placement

Qualifications
Board certification and valid state licensure as Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Ideal Candidate
Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Neurology or critical care experience preferred but not required, we will train the right candidate
Ability to work autonomously and efficiently in high-pressure environment

Schedule & Flexibility
Opportunity to focus on Stroke, Neuro ICU or combination of both based on experience and interest
All APPs join the team as day/night rotators to maintain scheduling equity and cross-coverage expertise.

Most new hires begin a predominantly night-based schedule, which offers:

Reduced monthly shift requirement (10 shifts in a 4 week schedule period compared to 12)
Night shift differential compensation
High-acuity learning and clinical autonomy opportunities
As providers gain seniority within the team, they gain increased flexibility in schedule prefences and rotation distribution

Why Queen's Medical Center?

Comprehensive Stroke and Trauma Center:
As Hawaii's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, you will gain exposure to a wide range of challenging and rewarding cases
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
CME allowance and professional development support
Collaboartive and supportive neuroscience team
Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in stroke and neurocritical care

Base salary begins at $157,747.00, subject to change and based on years of experience, opportunity for value based incentives