MUSCP - PRN ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP -NP/PA) - Department of Medicine: Division of Pulmonary

Job Description Summary

The ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a valued member of the intensive care team who has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of critical care medicine patients. Through relationships in an interprofessional culture that supports all members of the healthcare team, the APP will demonstrate specialized skills in the care of patients and families undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams, practicing in a collaborative environment necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient. Reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care. The provider will work with the team to ensure adherence to protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and leadership to the organization and profession. They will perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures; peri-procedural services, and coordinate discharge planning to next level of care (as applicable).

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC005372 COM DOM PULM Critical Care (MSICU) Coverage CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Hours per week: PRN – shifts based on ICU need.

• All Adult ICU shifts are 13 hours.

• APPs working concurrently in another critical care position are required to work 2 shifts a quarter at minimum.

• APPs working concurrently in another non-critical care position are required to work 4 shifts a quarter at minimum.

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

• Coverage as needed in any MUSC Adult ICU.

• APP must complete 1-2 orientation shifts in specific ICU prior to starting coverage.

• Shift coverage is varied and may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Patient Population Focus
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patient Population Age Range
13 years-death

Required Minimum Training and Experience
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.

• Shift coverage is varied and may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

or

• Shift coverage is varied and may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

• • 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.

 

Preferred Training and Experience

Preferred Training:

• Shift coverage is varied and may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

or

• Shift coverage is varied and may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

• • AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)

 

Preferred Experience: 2+ years NP or PA-C experience as a critical care APP within the last 5 years.

 

Degree of Supervision
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned