Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care, SMICU

Job Duties

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results
• Pursues the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill, and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief:
• Arterial line placement
• Central line placement
• Pulmonary artery catheter placement
• Chest tube removal
• Temporary epicardial pacing wires removal
• Epidural catheter removal
• External pacemaker application
• Direct current cardioversion
• Lumbar puncture
• Bronchoscopy
• Intubation
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis
• Interosseous access
• 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; and facilitates the learning of other new team members

Required Minimum Training And Experience

• 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
• Specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
• Collaborative environment necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient
• Reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care
• Ensures adherence to protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and leadership to the organization and profession

Preferred Training And Experience

• Physician Assistant or 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.
• Physician Assistant or APRN 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.).
• 2+ years NP experience or PA-C experience is preferred.
• Acute Care training and/or cardiology experience also preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting.
• Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.
• Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Additional Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.