APP Lead - Neurosurgery ICU

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The APP Lead (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will provide guidance and oversight to a defined team of APPs working in the NSICU areas, while also working clinically as an APP on the unit. The Lead will evaluate and manage inpatients on the Neurological Surgery Service while also managing the schedule, providing basic clinical oversight and bi-directional communication of operational priorities.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or currently licensed as an APRN as noted below.
• One year of experience as an APP and/or experience in a managerial or leadership role is required.
• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License Type/ Certification: 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• DHEC and DEA license

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of Neurosurgical care as an NP/PA-C and at least two years of experience as an APP is preferred.
• Prior supervision of Advanced Practice Providers, or participation within an Advanced Practice Provider leadership program is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hold monthly meetings with APPs using BPC Meeting template and send to team.
• Attend 80% of APP Manager meetings held by APP BPC (second Monday of the month, 4:30-5:15pm on Teams)
• Attend department faculty/staff meetings and cascade information to APP team
• Manage schedule coverage if applicable
• Conduct APP interviews and record progress in OurDay (if applicable), partner with department leadership and HR for job offer/salary quotes.
• Ensure Transition to Practice document is given to new APP hires
• Assist with 30/60/90/120 day evaluations with physician and/or department leadership, along with perform 1:1 with APPs on a regular basis
• Assist with performance evaluations with physician and/or department leadership
• Work with physician/department leadership to ensure compliance with annual mandatories or other compliance-related requirements
• Coordinate APP student rotations for both internal and external students, coordinate APP fellow rotations if applicable.
• Assist with APRN Practice Agreements and PA Scope of Practice documents to ensure compliance with state boards and MUSC Credentialing.
• Develop and implement any new initiatives involving APPs in conjunction with the APP Best Practice Center.
• Assist in coaching and facilitating the development, support, and management of the APRN/PA group within the department.
• Develop staffing systems which respond effectively and quickly to changes in patient volume, acuity or service demands.
• 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: Lumbar Puncture Central Venous line placement Pulmonary Artery Catheterization Arterial line placement Endotracheal Intubation Chest Tube placement Bronchoscopy Thoracentesis Paracentesis
• 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 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

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed