Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery ICU

Job Duties

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• Evaluates and treats patients on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results
• Pursues therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill, and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief
• Assists/Performs the following procedures as needed:
• Lumbar Puncture
• Central Venous line placement
• Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
• Arterial line placement
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Chest Tube placement
• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracentesis
• Paracentesis
• Perform suturing/stapling, and removal of catheters/tubes/drains as needed
• Initiates referrals to other healthcare 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
• 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 Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.