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.AccountabilitiesPatient 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 appropriateWrite 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 operationsResearch: Participate in research projects, papers or other publications.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsPhysician Assistant Program or Program Certificate equivalentRequired Certifications, Registrations, LicensesSouth Carolina Physician Assistant LicensePrescriptive Authority South Carolina Nursing LicenseSouth Carolina Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA licenseKnowledge, Skills or AbilitiesFor the higher tiered salary, 1 year PA experience in a critical care area such as ICU, CCU required.Basic computer skillsWord processing skillsMathematical skillsPatient equipment (vitals, suction, defib)Some AP experience preferred but physicians will provide additional training. Work Shift Variable (United States of America)Location RichlandFacility 3280 Pulmonology 1 Med Park 300Department 32801000 Pulmonology 1 Med Park 300-Practice OperationsShare 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.
