Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurosurgery

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluating and managing inpatients on the Neurological Surgery Service. The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working on a PRN basis and participating in the care of patients on the Neurological Surgery Service.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• At least 1 year of experience in Neurosurgery as a PA-C or NP is required.
• The APP must maintain sufficient competency while only working as needed, which requires a solid clinical foundation in Neurosurgery.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

• 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.)
• At least 2 years of experience in Neurosurgery as a PA-C or NP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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. The Nurse Practitioner will assist/perform the following, but NOT limited to: suture/staple placement and removal, lumbar punctures, shunt/reservoir taps, peripheral access placement, discontinue indewelling catheters/tubes/drains as needed, assist with placement of EVDs, SEPS, and lumbar drains, assist with SEEG lead removal, assist with HALO placement, adjustment, and removal.
• 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

• Continued PRN status requires reasonable participation in filling available shifts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed