Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic ICU

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Charleston is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their intensive care team. The role involves managing critical care medicine patients, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and collaborating with specialty teams. Candidates should have completed an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and have relevant licensure. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting and demonstrate strong clinical and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or APRN.
• 2+ years NP or PA-C experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats based on diagnostic results.
• Performs various therapeutic procedures.
• Documents and bills for care provided.

Skills

Coordination skills

Clinical skills

Critical care management

Diagnostic procedures

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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 Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will demonstrate specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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, 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).

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003541 COM ANES Critical Care CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Full Time Shift Work – hours per week vary

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

14 (13-hour) shifts in a month which includes nights, weekends and holiday coverage on a rotating schedule

Patient Population Focus

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patient Population Age Range

13 years to death

Required Minimum Training And Experience

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 as noted below.

• Physician Assistant
• APRN (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.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment.

Preferred Training And Experience

• Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type/Certification:
• 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.)

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

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

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 pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline.
• Performs therapeutic procedures: 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 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.
• 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. 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