Muscp – Advanced Practice Provider – App – NP/PA – Nsicu – Department of Neurosurgery-1
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, SC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- Two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing
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
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of Neurosurgical care as a NP/PA-C experience is preferred