Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Critical Care - PRN
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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 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 Richland Facility 3280 Pulmonology 1 Med Park 300 Department 32801000 Pulmonology 1 Med Park 300-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!
Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Intensivists to provide critical care to patients, performing invasive procedures and managing care plans. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ordering diagnostic tests, and documenting medical records.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing with a Nurse Practitioner certification and at least 3 years of critical care experience (ICU/CCU). Must hold valid South Carolina licenses for Nursing, Prescriptive Authority, and Controlled Substances, as well as a Federal DEA license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Critical Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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