MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - NP/PA - Surgery: General & Acute Care Surgery
MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - NP/PA - Surgery: General & Acute Care Surgery
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Job Description Summary
The Department of Surgery Division of General & Acute Care Surgery is currently recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider that will work in the ICU.Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001070 COM SURG GEN Elective CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health-33Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Job Title: MUSCP Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Surgery: General Surgery
Job Summary/ Purpose: Under the direction of General Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Surgeons the Advanced Practice Provider will increase continuity of care of all general surgery and trauma service patients.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 40 hours per week with varying flexible shifts (i.e. 8 or 12 hours). Standard schedule is three 12 hour shifts per week with one 8 hour shift every other week. Requires one weekend per month. Schedule may be over holidays. No night shifts.
Patient Population Focus
Inpatient Outpatient Emergency Department
Patient Population Age Range
13 years-death
Required Minimum Training and Experience
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 (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.
Preferred Training and Experience
Training: Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type/Certification:
Physician Assistant
or
APRN
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 1 years 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:
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
Job Duties (list job tasks)
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
Chest tube insertion
Central Venous line insertion
Suturing of lacerations
Initiates referrals to other health care providers 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
The Advanced Practice Provider will provide patient assessment and treatment within established general surgery and trauma service guidelines and assist with coordinating follow up care; monitor adherence to general surgery and trauma service patient guidelines; assist with resident orientation discharge dictations physician clinics; and participate actively in general surgery and trauma center performance improvement.
The Advanced Practice Provider will participate as needed in general surgery clinical activities at regional facilities where the General Surgery Division maintains practice privileges (e.g. East Cooper Medical Center Vibra Charleston). This includes in-hospital and outpatient clinic patient care assisting at surgery and managing/coordinating patient discharges and follow-up.
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
Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
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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Employment Type
Full-Time
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