Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - First Assist Neurosurgery - MUSCP

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide first assist support to Neurosurgeon(s) in the operating room; provide support and care in spine/neuro-surgery outpatient clinics; collaborate with Neurosurgery teams, hospital and outpatient care teams to coordinate patient care; communicate with patients regarding care and concerns; provide administrative support and follow up to ensure patient care is orderly and effective; follow protocols for clinical trials, if necessary.

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Employee

Regular

CC000986 COM NSGY General CC

Salary

Health-33

40

Monday - Friday

Operating Room/First Assist, Outpatient

13 years-death

Salaried/Exempt

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.

• Physician Assistant
• or
  • APRN License Type/Certification:
    • 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.

At least 3 years of outpatient spine/neurosurgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner or First Assist Physician Assistant experience is preferred.

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.

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
• For NP candidates:
  RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)

• 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.
• Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician.
• 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.
• Manage all outpatient needs for a large volume of patients with neurosurgical problems. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of outpatients with neurological problems. Recognize and assess changes in patient status and respond appropriately. Evaluating and managing neurosurgical patients; provide primary and specialized care to the patient population; provide direct care at the physician assistant/nurse practitioner level to spine and other neurosurgery patients;
  
  analyze, interpret and prioritize subjective and objective patient data;
  Assume responsibility and accountability for managing independent patient load and bill appropriately for services rendered. Be available to assess add‑ons in the clinic. Formulate and implement critical pathways to assist with standardized care. 30%
• Plan, advocate and maximize use of OR block time. Prepares all surgical posting slips and submits paperwork for…