Nurse Practitioner - Pulm/Critical Care-Easley

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Easley, SC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Pulmonology to work with intensivists and provide patient care within protocol guidelines. Responsibilities include invasive procedures, rounds, and collaboration with physicians.

Candidate should have a Master’s in Nursing with NP certification, at least 3 years of critical care nursing experience, and prescriptive authority in the state. This role involves direct patient care at Baptist Easley Med Campus.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing; Nurse Practitioner degree emphasis or program certificate equivalent.
• Three years of nursing experience in critical care (ICU/CCU) is required; some NP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical history and physical examinations; document assessments.
• Order tests and procedures as needed; document results.
• Write prescriptions/orders under established protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to manage patient care.
• Attend rounds and document patient status, history, and plans.
• Perform invasive procedures within the scope of advanced practice nursing.
• Evaluate care quality and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in research projects or publications.

Skills

Clerical Testing

Basic computer skills

Word processing

Mathematical skills

Patient equipment

Education

Master's Degree - Nursing

NP Credential (NLNP)

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

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

Pulmonology-Easley

Department

Pulmonology-Easley-Practice Operations

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