Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pediatric ICU
Charleston, SC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Department of Pediatrics Division of Critical Care is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work full time in the PICU (Pediatric ICU).The interdisciplinary pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) located in the Shawn Jenkins Children Hospital is a 28-bed medical surgical unit staffed by board-certified intensivists highly skilled and specially trained nurses respiratory therapists clinical pharmacists dietitians child life specialists physical therapists occupational therapists speech therapists case managers and social workers.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001015 COM PEDS Critical Care CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health-33Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work 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: (14) 13-hour shifts in a month which includes rotating days nights weekends and holiday coverage
Patient Population Focus: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Patient Population Age Range: 0 years-21 years
Required Training and Experience
Required Minimum 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:
Pediatric Acute Care NP (PACNP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21) acutely ill or injured potentially unstable or technologically dependent.
PreferredExperience: One year of Pediatric ICU experience as a nurse or APP (PA/NP).
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
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
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
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
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 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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About Company
The Medical University of South Carolina located in beautiful historic Charleston, South Carolina.