MUSC Health & Medical University of SC
Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Inpatient Cardiology Part-Time/PRN -
MUSC Health & Medical University of SC, Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29204
Job Description SummaryMUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working part-time in the inpatient care of cardiology patients. The APP will provide quality care for patients, coordinate care, evaluate new and established patients in the clinic, and assist with peer-to-peer approvals.
EntityMUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypePRN
Cost CenterCC001875 MCP - Columbia Heart Columbia DT
Pay Rate TypeHourly
Pay GradeHealth-32
Scheduled Weekly Hours4
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working part-time in the inpatient care of cardiology patients. The APP will provide quality care for patients, coordinate care, evaluate new and established patients in the clinic, and assist with peer-to-peer approvals.
This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown as High Performing in the treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure. Additionally, the hospital achieved the #10 spot on the PINCAI list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2023.
The Columbia practice is part of MUSC Health's greater Heart & Vascular Center, which provides compassionate care and advanced treatment to patients across South Carolina. MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Center has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons' 3-star rating 20 years in a row, is accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and is a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina BlueDistinction® Center for Cardiac Care.
Hear one patient's experience with MUSC's Heart & Vascular Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcTUSh_BjFo
Every year, our exceptionally skilled providers save and transform hundreds of lives. We invite you to join a hardworking team of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and cardiology APPs to provide advanced treatment and personalized care to patients in Columbia, SC, and the surrounding communities.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Hourly
Hours per week:
Minimum of 20 hours per month
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Varies
Patient Population Focus:
Inpatient
Patient Population Age Range:
16 years-death
Required Minimum Training and Experience
TrainingCompletion 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.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PA, FNP or ANP
Preferred Training and Experience
Training:
Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:
•
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.)
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years' as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP, cardiology and electrophysiology experience preferred.
Degree 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, Registrations
All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:
Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positionsPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for pediatric inpatient positionsIf applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day
Job Duties
Provides 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 guidelineInitiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
Documents 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
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements
Continuous 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
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
EntityMUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypePRN
Cost CenterCC001875 MCP - Columbia Heart Columbia DT
Pay Rate TypeHourly
Pay GradeHealth-32
Scheduled Weekly Hours4
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working part-time in the inpatient care of cardiology patients. The APP will provide quality care for patients, coordinate care, evaluate new and established patients in the clinic, and assist with peer-to-peer approvals.
This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown as High Performing in the treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure. Additionally, the hospital achieved the #10 spot on the PINCAI list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2023.
The Columbia practice is part of MUSC Health's greater Heart & Vascular Center, which provides compassionate care and advanced treatment to patients across South Carolina. MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Center has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons' 3-star rating 20 years in a row, is accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and is a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina BlueDistinction® Center for Cardiac Care.
Hear one patient's experience with MUSC's Heart & Vascular Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcTUSh_BjFo
Every year, our exceptionally skilled providers save and transform hundreds of lives. We invite you to join a hardworking team of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and cardiology APPs to provide advanced treatment and personalized care to patients in Columbia, SC, and the surrounding communities.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Hourly
Hours per week:
Minimum of 20 hours per month
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Varies
Patient Population Focus:
Inpatient
Patient Population Age Range:
16 years-death
Required Minimum Training and Experience
TrainingCompletion 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.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PA, FNP or ANP
Preferred Training and Experience
Training:
Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:
•
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.)
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years' as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP, cardiology and electrophysiology experience preferred.
Degree 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, Registrations
All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:
Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positionsPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for pediatric inpatient positionsIf applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day
Job Duties
Provides 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 guidelineInitiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
Documents 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
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements
Continuous 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
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees