Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric ICU

Job Description Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work full time in the PICU (Pediatric ICU).

The interdisciplinary pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), located in the Shawn Jenkin’s Children Hospital, is a 28-bed, medical surgical unit staffed by board-certified intensivists, highly skilled and specially trained nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical pharmacists, dietitians, child life specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers and social workers.

• Entity
• University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
• Worker Type
• Employee
• Worker Sub-Type
• Regular
• Cost Center
• CC001015 COM PEDS Critical Care CC
• Pay Rate Type

Salary

• Pay Grade
• Health-33
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40

Work Shift

• Job Description
• Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/ Exempt

• Hours per week: Full Time Shift Work– hours per week vary
• Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: (14) 13-hour shifts in a month which includes rotating days, nights, weekends and holiday coverage
• Patient Population Focus: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Patient Population Age Range: 0 years-21 years

Required Training and Experience

Required Minimum Training

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:

Pediatric Acute Care NP (PACNP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent.

Preferred Experience: One year of Pediatric ICU experience as a nurse or APP (PA/NP).

Degree of Supervision

• 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.
• Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

• Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
• 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

Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief

Initiates referrals to other health care provides, 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

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting.

Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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