Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery ICU

Job Description Summary

Evaluating and managing inpatients on the Neurological Surgery Service. The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients on the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. The APP will join a busy Neuroscience ICU Division that includes 5 Neuro-intensivists and 9 Advanced Practice Providers with plans for further expansion.

Entity University Medical Associates UMA Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003542 COM NSGY Coverage CC 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 Varies with scheduled shifts Scheduled Work Hours Shift 14 13-hour shifts in a month which includes nights weekends and holiday coverage

Patient Population Focus Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit ICU Patient Population Age Range 13 years-death

Required Minimum Training and Experience Training 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 License Type Certification AGP NP ANP 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 Training Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type Certification at least 1 year of Neurosurgical care as a NPPA-C experience is preferred. Physician Assistant Or APRN License Type Certification AGACNP ACNP Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult pts 13 years to death acutely ill or injured potentially unstable or technologically dependent vents drips monitors etc.

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
• 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. The Nurse Practitioner will assist perform the following but NOT limited to
• Lumbar Puncture
• Central Venous line placement
• Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
• Arterial line placement
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Chest Tube placement
• Bronchoscopy thoracentesis paracentesis perform suturing stapling and removal of catheterstubesdrains as needed.
• Initiates referrals to other health care provides and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
• Potential to first assist in the operating room
• 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 CNEs CMEs 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 handswristselbows and shoulders reach in all directions.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required.
• Maintain 20/40 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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us

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