Musckids
MUSCP- NP / PA - Surgery, Trauma and Burn ICU- Nights
Musckids, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
**Job Summary/ Purpose**:
The ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 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. Through relationships in an interprofessional culture that supports all members of the healthcare team, the APP will demonstrate specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. The APP 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).**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.**Preferred Experience:** 2+ years NP experience or PA-C experience is preferred.
Acute Care training and/or 1 year Surgery Fellowship experience also preferred.**Job Duties** (list job tasks)* 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* 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 lawContinuous 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.Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location.MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance
to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.
U.S. News & World Report placed us among the , with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also
in South Carolina. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 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. Through relationships in an interprofessional culture that supports all members of the healthcare team, the APP will demonstrate specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. The APP 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).**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.**Preferred Experience:** 2+ years NP experience or PA-C experience is preferred.
Acute Care training and/or 1 year Surgery Fellowship experience also preferred.**Job Duties** (list job tasks)* 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* 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 lawContinuous 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.Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location.MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance
to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.
U.S. News & World Report placed us among the , with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also
in South Carolina. #J-18808-Ljbffr