MUSC Health
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
MUSC Health, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States, 29720
The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with heart and cardiovascular disease. The APP will join a new Cardiology service line that includes 1 General Cardiologist, The Cardiology service line supports one outpatient cardiology clinic, an inpatient consult service, and both inpatient and outpatient cardiac testing. MUSC Cardiology strives to be a leader of innovative therapies for patients with heart and cardiovascular disease and to be the provider of choice for cardiology care in the Lancaster and Chester counties. We are looking for an APP who is interested in growing a practice and help build a new service line for the Catawba Division.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried
Hours per week:
40 hours per week
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Monday 8:00- 12:00pm/ Tues Friday 8:00am 5:00pm. Every 2nd and 4th weekend assist with on call physician inpatient rounds and consults from 8AM-12PM.
Patient Population Focus:
Inpatient, Outpatient, Cardiac testing, Emergency Department Management/Consultation.
Patient Population Age Range:
12 years-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.Physician AssistantorAPRN 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 ANPPhysician AssistantorAPRN
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:
Minimum of 2 years cardiology experience as a PA, AGACNP or ACNPDegree of SupervisionAdvanced 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, RegistrationsAll certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:Basic Life Support (BLS).Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)If applicable, 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 guidelineSupervision of cardiac stress testingRun Dobutamine drip for Dobutamine stress echoClinical supervision and administering cardiac meds for Coronary CTAInitiates referrals to other health care providers, 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 law
Physical 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.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried
Hours per week:
40 hours per week
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Monday 8:00- 12:00pm/ Tues Friday 8:00am 5:00pm. Every 2nd and 4th weekend assist with on call physician inpatient rounds and consults from 8AM-12PM.
Patient Population Focus:
Inpatient, Outpatient, Cardiac testing, Emergency Department Management/Consultation.
Patient Population Age Range:
12 years-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.Physician AssistantorAPRN 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 ANPPhysician AssistantorAPRN
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:
Minimum of 2 years cardiology experience as a PA, AGACNP or ACNPDegree of SupervisionAdvanced 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, RegistrationsAll certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:Basic Life Support (BLS).Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)If applicable, 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 guidelineSupervision of cardiac stress testingRun Dobutamine drip for Dobutamine stress echoClinical supervision and administering cardiac meds for Coronary CTAInitiates referrals to other health care providers, 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 law
Physical 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.