Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - First Assist Outpatient Neurosurgery - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide first assist support to Neurosurgeon(s) in the operating room and support and care in spine/neuro-surgery outpatient clinics. This role involves collaborating with Neurosurgery teams, hospital, and outpatient care teams to coordinate patient care, communicating with patients regarding care and concerns, and providing administrative support and follow-up to ensure patient care is orderly and effective. The position also requires following protocols for clinical trials, if necessary. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, focusing on patients aged 13 years to death in operating room/first assist and outpatient settings.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN
Physician Assistant or APRN 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
Physician Assistant or APRN License Type/Certification: FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (current and complete prior to start date)
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day
For NP candidates: RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of outpatient spine/neurosurgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner or First Assist Physician Assistant experience

Responsibilities

Provide first assist support to Neurosurgeon(s) in the operating room
Provide support and care in spine/neuro-surgery outpatient clinics
Collaborate with Neurosurgery teams, hospital and outpatient care teams to coordinate patient care
Communicate with patients regarding care and concerns
Provide administrative support and follow up to ensure patient care is orderly and effective
Follow protocols for clinical trials, if necessary
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
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
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
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
Manage all outpatient needs for a large volume of patients with neurosurgical problems
Assessment, diagnosis, and management of outpatients with neurological problems
Recognize and assess changes in patient status and respond appropriately
Evaluating and managing neurosurgical patients
Provide primary and specialized care to the patient population
Provide direct care at the physician assistant/nurse practitioner level to spine and other neurosurgery patients
Analyze, interpret and prioritize subjective and objective patient data
Assume responsibility and accountability for managing independent patient load and bill appropriately for services rendered
Be available to assess add-ons in the clinic
Formulate and implement critical pathways to assist with standardized care
Plan, advocate and maximize use of OR block time
Prepares all surgical posting slips and submits paperwork for case posting
Works with Pre-Cert Office/CVU, if necessary, to expedite all pre-authorization of surgical cases
Triages outpatient phone calls and coordinates all necessary paperwork in support of direct patient care
Communicate with family members regarding patient care and concerns
Provide patient care support and follow up to ensure patient care is coordinated/communicated effectively
Provide clinical instruction and oversight to nursing staff
Ensures appropriate communication with all referring physicians
Works with the hospital nursing team, residents, interns, inpatient APPs, etc., to provide appropriate patient care through discharge and follow up
Works with support staff and central offices to maximize efficiency in clinic scheduling
Documents all patient care activities in EPIC in a timely manner including disposition of patient telephone calls, medication lists, etc.
Attends departmental Case Management and M&M conferences on a weekly basis
Maintains current license
Collaborate with other first assist care team members and physicians
First assist with Neurosurgery/Spine
Other duties as assigned