Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics Acute Care

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working directly with Intensivists, the Nurse Practitioner provides care to a specific patient population within written protocols. The role performs critical care procedures, including intubation, arterial lines and central line insertion, chest tube placement, and therapeutic bronchoscopy. The Nurse Practitioner evaluates patients through medical histories and physical examinations, orders tests and diagnostic procedures, writes prescriptions and orders under jointly developed protocols and practice guidelines, and manages care in collaboration with physicians and other clinical personnel. The role also rounds on inpatients as directed by the attending physician; documents assessments, histories, examinations, plans of care, admissions, and discharges; performs invasive procedures within the scope of advanced practice nursing; evaluates care quality and identifies improvement opportunities; and participates in research projects, papers, or other publications. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The work shift is variable. The position is based at Patewood Outpatient Center/Medical Offices in the Peds Nursery – Patewood department.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing with a Nurse Practitioner degree emphasis, or an equivalent program certificate.
At least 3 years of previous nursing experience in a critical care area such as ICU or CCU.
Official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where the team member works.
Prescriptive authority for the state where the team member works.
Controlled substance license for the state where the team member works.
Federal DEA license.
Basic computer skills.
Word-processing skills.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to use patient equipment, including vitals equipment, suction, and a defibrillator.

Nice To Haves

Some Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred; physicians will provide additional training.

Responsibilities

Assess patients by obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations, including evaluation of medical, nursing, functional, and financial conditions.
Document patient assessments in the medical record.
Order appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs, and diagnostic procedures based on assessment, and follow up as appropriate.
Write prescriptions and physician orders under jointly developed protocols and practice guidelines.
Manage patient care in collaboration with physicians and other clinical personnel.
Provide consultation to colleagues and allied personnel.
Round on inpatients as directed by the attending physician.
Dictate and document patient histories, physical examinations, and plans of care.
Document admission and discharge notes as appropriate, ensuring documentation is clear, complete, and legible.
Perform critical care and other invasive procedures within the scope of advanced practice nursing, including intubation, arterial line and central line insertion, chest tube placement, and therapeutic bronchoscopy.
Evaluate the quality of care and identify opportunities to improve patient care and clinical operations.
Participate in research projects, papers, or other publications.