Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery ICU - Columbia

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
  
  - 20%
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval.
  
  - 20%
• Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws.
  
  - 20%
• Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training.
  
  - 20%
• Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training.
  
  - 10%
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements.
  
  - 10%

• Education
  - Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.
• Experience
  - No previous experience required

• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina
• BLS

• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM
  - Preferred

Variable (United States of America)

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

3510 Neuro ICU

Neuro ICU-Practice Operations