MUSC Health
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
MUSC Health, Sumter, South Carolina, United States, 29153
MUSC Health Sumter
seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Nephrology team. The APP will collaborate with MUSC faculty to serve patients in the Sumter, SC community. This practice will provide care for the full spectrum of nephrology.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week:
40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Monday Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Patient Population Focus:
Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range : 13years-death
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.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.Required Experience:
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PA, FNP or ANPPreferred ExperienceDialysis experience preferredNephrology experience as a PA, FNP, AGACNP or ACNPDegree 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.
Job DutiesProvides direct care to patients through the following activities:Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinationsEvaluates 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 guidelinePerforms the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency asInitiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physicianDocuments and bills for direct care providedUtilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practicePerforms and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical researchParticipates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organizationDemonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing educationPotential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team membersAPRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state lawRounds at the various Dialysis CentersPhysical RequirementsContinuous 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.
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Nephrology team. The APP will collaborate with MUSC faculty to serve patients in the Sumter, SC community. This practice will provide care for the full spectrum of nephrology.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week:
40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Monday Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Patient Population Focus:
Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range : 13years-death
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.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.Required Experience:
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PA, FNP or ANPPreferred ExperienceDialysis experience preferredNephrology experience as a PA, FNP, AGACNP or ACNPDegree 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.
Job DutiesProvides direct care to patients through the following activities:Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinationsEvaluates 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 guidelinePerforms the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency asInitiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physicianDocuments and bills for direct care providedUtilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practicePerforms and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical researchParticipates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organizationDemonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing educationPotential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team membersAPRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state lawRounds at the various Dialysis CentersPhysical RequirementsContinuous 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.
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.