Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery ICU - Columbia at Prisma Health

Richland, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Examinations, Health Histories, Diagnostic Testing, Treatment Planning, Emergency Care, Patient Education, Medical Diagnosis, Prescribing Medication, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting. Accountabilities Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education. - 20% Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval. - 20% Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws. - 20% Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training. - 20% Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training. - 10% Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements. - 10% Minimum Qualifications Education - Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College. Experience - No previous experience required Required Licensures NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina BLS Other Required Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location 5 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3510 Neuro ICU Department 35101000 Neuro ICU-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.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing health histories, physical exams, and formulating treatment plans under physician supervision. Responsibilities include ordering diagnostic tests and providing emergency care to prevent loss of life or limb.