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 (APP - NP/PA) interested in working full-time in the care of patients on the Neurological Surgery Service. This role involves full-time shift work, with approximately 14 (13-hour) shifts per month, including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage on a rotating schedule. The patient population focuses on Neurosurgery inpatients aged 13 years to death.

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.
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 1 year 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 indwelling 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 providers, 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