Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics Acute Care

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to work with Intensivists in a critical care setting. You will perform procedures such as intubation, arterial/central line insertions, chest tube placement and bronchoscopy under established protocols.

Join a collaborative team in Greenville, SC, with responsibilities spanning rounds, documentation, test ordering, and care coordination. A Master’s in Nursing and NP licensure with prescriptive authority are required, with 3+ years in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required for NP licensure.
• 3 years of nursing experience in critical care (ICU/CCU) required.
• NP certification and prescriptive authority in state of work.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with intensivist guidance; perform defined procedures.
• Document assessments, orders, and plans in the medical record.
• Order tests and manage patient care in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide rounds, documentation, and contribute to care improvements.
• Participate in research projects or publications when applicable.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Critical care experience

Medical history & exam

Documentation in EHR

Education

Master's Degree - Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Certification (NLNP) or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

Working directly with Intensivists to provide care to a specific patient population within the guidelines of written protocols. Will be performing critical care procedures such as, but not limited to, intubation, arterial lines/central line insertion, chest tube placement and therapeutic bronchoscopy.

Accountabilities

• Patient evaluation: Assess patients by performing medical history and physical examination, including the medical, nursing, functional and financial conditions. Document all assessments in the patient medical record as appropriate.
• Ordering of tests: Order appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs and diagnostic procedures based on assessment and follow-up as appropriate.
• Write Prescriptions and Orders: Write prescriptions/physician order under jointly developed protocols and practice guidelines.
• Patient Care: Manage care in collaboration with physicians and other clinical personnel. Provide consultation to colleagues and allied personnel.
• Rounds/ Documentation: Rounds on inpatients based on directions of the attending physician. Dictate and document patient history, physical exam and plans of care. Document admission and discharge notes when appropriate, ensuring that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Invasive Procedures: Perform specific invasive procedures, within the scope of advanced practice nursing.
• Care improvement and evaluation: Evaluate the quality of care provided and identify opportunities for improvements in patient care and clinical operations.
• Research: Participate in research projects, papers or other publications.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Master's Degree - Nursing; Nurse Practitioner Degree Emphasis or Program Certificate equivalent.

Experience - 3 years- Previous nursing experience in a critical care area such as ICU, CCU required. Some NP experience preferred but physicians will provide additional training.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• NURSE PRACTITIONER - NLNP
• Official Recognition as a Nurse Practitioner in the state the team member is working
• Prescriptive Authority for the state in which the team member is working
• Controlled Substance license for the state in which the team member is working. Federal DEA license

Other Required Skills And Experience

• Clerical Testing
• Basic computer skills
• Word processing
• Mathematical skills
• Patient Equipment (Vitals, Suction, Defib)

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices

Facility

Peds Nursery - Patewood

Department

Peds Nursery - Patewood-Practice Operations

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