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Grand Strand Health • Myrtle Beach, SC

17d

About The Position

Grand Strand Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Advanced Care Practitioner to join our Acute Care Surgical Service Line. This position involves providing high-level care in various critical environments, including the Trauma Floor, Trauma Resuscitation Bays, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), and in the management of Emergency General Surgery. The role requires a collaborative approach to patient management, working alongside a dynamic team of healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities: Provide advanced care to patients in acute surgical settings, including Trauma Floor, Trauma Resuscitation Unit, SICU, and Emergency General Surgery. Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage acute and complex patients. Perform essential procedures such as central line insertions, chest tube placements, arterial line insertion, and bronchoscopies. Collaborate with attending surgeons, residents, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members to provide optimal patient care. Participate in trauma resuscitation and emergency interventions as needed. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and competencies in acute care and trauma protocols. - Document patient progress notes, order appropriate diagnostic tests, and interpret results to aid in treatment planning. Participate in patient and family education, ensuring clear communication and support throughout the care process. Engage in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives. Willingness to serve in a teaching capacity to PA and NP Advance Care Provider students rotating from local universities Training advanced care practitioners in assisting robotic surgeries to ensure proficiency; detailed understanding of responsibility lesion robotic procedures, such as assisting with patient positioning, docking and undocking the robot, and instrument exchange; importance of team working communication to ensure patient safety Work Schedule: Full-time position for nocturnal coverage from Monday to Sunday, 6 PM to 6 AM.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Provider license (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the applicable state.
• Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), with a commitment to maintaining current certification (may be obtained after beginning employment).
• Proven experience and clinical competence in acute care surgery, trauma, or critical care settings is preferred.
• Proficiency in performing advanced medical procedures such as central line insertions, chest tube placements, arterial line insertion, and bronchoscopies, or willingness to undergo hospital-provided competency training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work seamlessly within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience and clinical competence in acute care surgery, trauma, or critical care settings is preferred.
• Proficiency in performing advanced medical procedures such as central line insertions, chest tube placements, arterial line insertion, and bronchoscopies, or willingness to undergo hospital-provided competency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced care to patients in acute surgical settings, including Trauma Floor, Trauma Resuscitation Unit, SICU, and Emergency General Surgery.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage acute and complex patients.
• Perform essential procedures such as central line insertions, chest tube placements, arterial line insertion, and bronchoscopies.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons, residents, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members to provide optimal patient care.
• Participate in trauma resuscitation and emergency interventions as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and competencies in acute care and trauma protocols.
• Document patient progress notes, order appropriate diagnostic tests, and interpret results to aid in treatment planning.
• Participate in patient and family education, ensuring clear communication and support throughout the care process.
• Engage in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Willingness to serve in a teaching capacity to PA and NP Advance Care Provider students rotating from local universities
• Training advanced care practitioners in assisting robotic surgeries to ensure proficiency; detailed understanding of responsibility lesion robotic procedures, such as assisting with patient positioning, docking and undocking the robot, and instrument exchange; importance of team working communication to ensure patient safety

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development with paid continuing education days and expense reimbursement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Assistance with competency training and skill development in advanced procedures
• An established diverse Advanced Care Provider team to provide new hires a comprehensive orientation experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees