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Job description
Job Description Summary
Providing 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.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC COM NSGY General CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Job Description
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Mon-Fri
Patient Population Focus
Operating Room/First Assist, Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range
13 years-death
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
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.
RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) REQUIRED
Preferred Experience
At least 2 years of spine/neurosurgery First Assist NP/PA-C experience is preferred.
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
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)
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
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 case posting. Works with Pre-Cert Office/CVU, if necessary, to expedite all pre-authorization of surgical cases.
Triages outpatient phone calls and coordinates all necessary paperwork in support of direct patient care. Communicate with family members regarding patient care and concerns; provide patient care support and follow up to ensure patient care is coordinated/communicated effectively; provide clinical instruction and oversight to nursing staff. Ensures appropriate communication with all referring physicians. Works with the hospital nursing team, residents, interns, inpatient APPs, etc., to provide appropriate patient care through discharge and follow up.
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Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
Who can apply
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