PRN Neonatal Medicine APP NPPA MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast Columbia SC

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The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking Highly Qualified Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work PRN in an established Level I/II practice at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast. The qualified Advanced Practice Provider will attend high risk deliveries and develop a plan of care for each infant while collaborating with MUSC physicians in Charleston via Telehealth technology.

About this position:To bring highquality care and access to lifesaving technology to residents of our surrounding communities MUSC Health has partnered with several locations to support level 1 and 2 nurseries with direct ties to physicians located in Charleston SC. We are looking for skilled knowledgeable Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to help support this technologydriven wellbaby nursery.

• The Advanced Practice Provider position will be PRN; weekend coverage starting at 5pm Friday until 8am Monday at Hilton Head Hospital and/or 24 hour shifts at MUSC Columbia Medical Center Northeast overnight call (from home) or 30minute response time.
  • Candidates must be confident and have the experience and knowledge to make decisions about patient care while relaying key information to collaborating physicians located offsite.
  • Must be comfortable with resuscitation peripheral IVs ART sticks managing ventilators administering pulmonary surfactant umbilical lines catheters and other sick baby related is a must will provide training with Plastibell if needed.
  • Strong leadership skills are required and candidates must be willing to guide and develop nursing support to achieve optimal patient care.
  • The Advanced Practice Provider position will be PRN; providing weekend rounding coverage and attend high risk deliveries as needed. APP must be able to commit to a minimum of 1 weekend per quarter.

Required Minimum Training and Education:

• Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.

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• NP/NNP: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• Must have at least 35 years experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience in the Neonatal ICU.

Degree of Supervision: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC.

Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as an

• NNP with the SC Board of Nursing or a
• Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
• Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date.
• Requires certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). If NRP is not current provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date. DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day.

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At MUSC Health we empower our providers to transform expertise learning and discovery into unrivaled patientcentered care and to demonstrate our values of compassion teamwork diversity accountability and innovation in everything we do.

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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