Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pulmonary (PRN)

Job Description

Summary 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). Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC005372 COM DOM PULM Critical Care (MSICU) Coverage CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 10 Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly Hours per week: PRN – shifts based on ICU need. All Adult ICU shifts are 13 hours. APPs working concurrently in another critical care position are required to work 2 shifts a quarter at minimum. APPs working concurrently in another non-critical care position are required to work 4 shifts a quarter at minimum. Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Coverage as needed in any MUSC Adult ICU. APP must complete 1-2 orientation shifts in specific ICU prior to starting coverage. Shift coverage is varied and may include days, nights, weekends and holidays. Patient Population Focus Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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. Physician Assistant or APRN 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. FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Preferred Training and Experience Preferred Training: Physician Assistant or APRN 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.) Preferred Experience: 2+ years NP or PA-C experience as a critical care APP within the last 5 years. 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) If applicable, 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 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 Bronchoscopy Intubation Paracentesis Thoracentesis Interosseous access Initiates referrals to other health care providers, 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 APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law Additional