Nurse Practitioner / Physicians Assistant - Acute Care - PRN - Greenville

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Carolina seeks a Nurse Practitioner to work collaboratively with Intensivists providing critical care to patients. The role involves performing critical procedures, managing patient evaluations, and improving care quality. Candidates must have a Master's in Nursing, be certified as a Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina, and have at least 3 years of critical care experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years previous nursing experience in a critical care area such as ICU or CCU.
• NURSE PRACTITIONER - NLNP certification required.
• South Carolina nursing license with prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and document assessments.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Manage patient care in collaboration with physicians and clinical personnel.
• Conduct rounds on inpatients and document care plans.
• Perform invasive procedures as an advanced practice nurse.
• Evaluate care quality and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Clerical Testing

Basic computer skills

Word processing

Mathematical skills

Patient Equipment (Vitals, Suction, Defib)

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Degree/Certificate

Job description

Overview

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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

South Carolina Official Recognition Nurse Practitioner

Prescriptive Authority South Carolina Nursing License

South Carolina Controlled Substance license; 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

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

2123 Pulmonology

Department

21231000 Pulmonology-Practice Operations

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