Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Critical Care - PRN

Prisma Health

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Columbia, South Carolina to provide critical care in collaboration with Intensivists. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, ordering tests, managing care, and performing invasive procedures following established protocols.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing and possess a minimum of 3 years in a critical care area like ICU. This role reports to supervisory staff.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum of 3 years previous nursing experience in critical care.
Nurse Practitioner certification required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients through medical history and physical exams.
Order tests and write prescriptions under protocols.
Perform critical care procedures and document patient care.

Skills

Clerical testing

Basic computer skills

Word processing

Mathematical skills

Patient equipment operation

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Degree

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

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 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 orders 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: round 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 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 in Nursing; Nurse Practitioner Degree emphasis or program certificate equivalent.
Experience: 3 years previous nursing experience in a critical care area such as ICU or CCU required. Some NP experience preferred; physicians will provide additional training.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses