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MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Medicine: Divis

MUSC Health & Medical University of SC, Charleston, South Carolina, us, 29425


Job Description Summary The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients for bone and marrow transplants. The APP will join a busy and thriving Hematology Oncology Division that includes 6 Malignant Hematologist, 5 BMT APPs and 6 Malignant Hematology APPs. This position will work in the outpatient clinic setting and inpatient setting.

Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type Salary

Pay Grade Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Salaried/Exempt Hours per week:

40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

Hours varied based on schedule, 4 x10s or 5x8s

Patient Population Focus

Inpatient, Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range

13 years-death

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 Assistant

or APRN License Type/Certification: AGPNP/ANP or FNP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.

Required Minimum Experience : Must have 1 year of Acute care experience

Preferred Training and Experience: Physician Assistant

or APRN License Type/Certification: AGACNP/ACNP or FNP

(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.) Must have 1 year of Acute care experience

Preferred Experience:

prior BMT experience preferred.

Degree 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:

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 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 examinations Evaluates 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 guideline Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief Bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures

Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician Documents and bills for direct care provided Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law Rotating infusion suite coverage on weekends (approximately 1 in every 12 weekends) and holidays (approximately one a year) Precept NP and PA students Participates in weekly tumor boards and team meetings

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 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Additional Job Description

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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.

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