MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider APP - NPPA - NSICU - Department of Neurosurgery

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Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/ Exempt

Hours per week: Varies with scheduled shifts

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 13 13hour shifts in a 4week block which includes nights weekends and holiday coverage

Patient Population Focus: Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patient Population Age Range: 13 yearsdeath

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:

o AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts 13 years to death) stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.

o 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 NP/PAC experience is preferred.

Physician Assistant

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APRN License Type/Certification

o 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 (list job tasks)

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:

o Lumbar Puncture

o Central Venous line placement

o Pulmonary Artery Catheterization

o Arterial line placement

o Endotracheal Intubation

o Chest Tube placement

o Bronchoscopy

o thoracentesis

o paracentesis

o perform suturing/stapling and removal of catheters/tubes/drains 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 evidencebased decisionmaking 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

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements

Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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 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!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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