Job Description Summary
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a valued member of the intensive care team who has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of critical care medicine patients. Primary areas of responsibility include Pulmonary Critical Care Allergy and Sleep Medicine. Through relationships in an interprofessional culture that supports all members of the healthcare team, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will demonstrate specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant coordinates involvement of medical-surgical specialty teams practicing in a collaborative environment necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient. Reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team participates in directing that care. The provider will work with the team to ensure adherence to protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and leadership to the organization and profession.
They will perform diagnostic-therapeutic procedures, peri-procedural services, and coordinate discharge planning to next level of care as applicable.
Entity University Medical Associates UMA Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005372 COM DOM PULM Critical Care MSICU Coverage Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Fair Labor Standards Act Status Salaried Exempt Hours per week Full Time Shift Work- hours per week vary Scheduled Work Hours Shift 13 13 hour shifts in a month > 90 of which are nights only
Patient Population Focus Intensive Care Unit ICU Patient Population Age Range 13 years-death Required Minimum Training and Experience Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below.
Physician Assistant or APRN AGPNPANP Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP Adult pts 13 years to death stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting. FNP Family NP birth to death Stable chronic disease state management primary care across the lifespan.
Preferred Training and Experience Preferred Training Physician Assistant or APRN AGACNPACNP Adult Gerontology Acute Care NPAcute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult pts 13 years to death acutely ill or injured potentially unstable or technologically dependent vents drips monitors etc. Preferred Experience 2 years NP experience or PA-C experience is preferred. Acute Care training and/or cardiology experience also preferred.
Degree of Supervision Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.
Required Licensure Certifications Registrations All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date Basic Life Support BLS. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS If applicable DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
Job Duties Provides direct care to patients through the following activities Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations Evaluates and treats on the basis of history physical examination radiological laboratory and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief Arterial line placement Central line placement Pulmonary artery catheter placement Chest tube removal Temporary epicardial pacing wires removal Epidural catheter removal External pacemaker application Direct current cardioversion Lumbar puncture Bronchoscopy Intubation Paracentesis Thoracentesis Interosseous access Initiates referrals to other health care providers and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician Documents and bills for direct care provided Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice Performs and participates in quality-performance improvement activities and clinical research Participates in and supports accreditation compliance and regulatory activities of the organization Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student and facilitates the learning of other new team members APRN or PA must maintain licenses certifications CNEsCMEs etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Additional Job Description Physical Requirements Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legs possess good finger dexterity perform repetitive motions with hands wrists elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Maintain 2040 vision corrected see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift lower push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs - unassisted exert up to 50 lbs of force lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined-cramped spaces.
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