Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Neurological Surgery – Columbia Medical Center Northeast

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Job Summary/ Purpose: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its Neurological Surgery practice in northeastern Columbia SC. The ideal candidate will be involved in both hospital and clinic-based care including discharge planning pre- and post-operative management and comprehensive support to the neurosurgeon across all aspects of patient care. Call coverage will be required both via phone and in-person in alignment with the physicians call schedule.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: MondayFriday with hours varying based on the physicians schedule.

• A typical shift is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM though start and end times may shift as needed.
• The APP will take first call in alignment with the physicians call schedule and may be eligible for additional compensation for call coverage beyond the minimum requirement.

Patient Population Focus: Inpatient Outpatient Operating Room/First Assist Procedural Unit Emergency Department Management/Consultation.

Patient Population Age Range: 18 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.

APRN License Type/Certification:

• FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management primary care across the lifespan. The NP must hold an RNFA certification upon hire to first assist in the operation room.

Preferred Training and Experience

Training: Physician Assistant or if 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.)The NP must hold an RNFA certification upon hire to first assist in the operation room.

Experience: Previous neuro-surgery experience orthopedic spine or surgical experience.

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

Job Duties

• Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• Evaluates and treats based on history physical examination radiological laboratory and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
• Initiates referrals to other health care provides 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 CNEs/CMEs etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
• First or second assistant in the operating room. Assist with use of monitoring devices
• Initiate appropriate emergency care in the inpatient and outpatient setting until the arrival of the supervising physician
• Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition follow-up planning adjunctive therapy management and education
• Make assessment of emergency conditions and in conjunction with attending physician implement management
• Provide pre-and post-operative patient education to patients and their families
• Communicate with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the Attending Physician

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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 nearby 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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