Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Neurosurgery

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or NP) to join the Neurological Surgery Service for full-time inpatient care. The role involves evaluating and managing neurosurgery inpatients, performing procedures under privileges, and collaborating with a primary supervising physician.

Candidates should have PA or NP training with current licensure eligibility, BLS/ACLS, and a willingness to work a rotating schedule including nights,

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients through history taking, physical examinations, and management of neurosurgery inpatients.
• Performs/assists procedures under privileges (suturing, lumbar punctures, shunt taps, catheter removals, EVD/SEPS preparations).
• Initiates referrals and collaborates with attending or supervising physicians.
• Potential to assist in the operating room and participate in quality improvement and clinical research.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Evaluating and managing inpatients on the Neurological Surgery Service. The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) interested in working full-time in the care of patients on the Neurological Surgery Service.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003542 COM NSGY Coverage CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Summary/ Purpose

Evaluating and managing inpatients on the Neurological Surgery Service. The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients on the Neurological Surgery Service.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Salaried/ Exempt

Hours per week

Full-Time Shift Work- hours per week vary

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

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

Patient Population Focus

Neurosurgery inpatients

Patient Population Age Range

13 years-death

Required Minimum APP Training

• 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.
• 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.

Preferred APRN Training

• 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 APP Experience

at least 1 year of experience in Neurosurgery as a PA-C or NP is 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)
• 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. The Nurse Practitioner will assist/perform the following, but NOT limited to:
  • suture/staple placement and removal
  • lumbar punctures
  • shunt/reservoir taps
  • peripheral access placement
  • discontinue indewelling catheters/tubes/drains as needed
  • assist with placement of EVDs, SEPS, and lumbar drains
  • assist with SEEG lead removal
  • assist with HALO placement, adjustment, and removal.
• Initiates referrals to other health care provides, 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

Additional Job Description

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