MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - SMICU Nights Only - Department of Medicine: Division of Pulmonary- Sign on Bonus and Relocation!

Job Description

Summary

The ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a valued member of the intensive care team who has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of critical care medicine patients.

Through relationships in an interprofessional culture that supports all members of the healthcare team, the APP will demonstrate specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.

The APP coordinates involvement of medical / surgical specialty teams, practicing in a collaborative environment necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient.

Reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team and participates in directing that care. The provider will work with the team to ensure adherence to protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and leadership to the organization and profession.

They will perform diagnostic / therapeutic procedures; peri-procedural services, and coordinate discharge planning to next level of care (as applicable).

This position is majority night shift and will be given additional pay above baseline to account for the schedule burden.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003540 COM DOM PULM Critical Care (MICU) Coverage CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried / Exempt

Hours per week : Full Time Shift Work hours per week vary

Group 5B

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : 12 (13-hour shifts) in a 4- week block, >

90% of which are nights only

Patient Population Focus

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patient Population Age Range

13 years-death

Requirements :

• Physician Assistant
• 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.)
• 1+ years Acute Care experience as PA-C or APRN

Preferred Experience : 2+ years NP experience or PA-C experience is preferred. Acute Care training and / or cardiology experience also preferred.

Degree of Supervision

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising / Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date :

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties :

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

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 and APP fellows

APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs / CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law

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

90% of which are nights only

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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