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Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - Surgery : High Risk Breast- MUSC Health Florence Medical Center

Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) - Surgery : High Risk Breast- MUSC Health Florence Medical Center

Medical University of South Carolina HealthFlorence, SC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

MUSC Physicians is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) for a High-Risk Breast subspecialty, providing care for and coordinating efforts pertaining to a high-risk patient population. Provide pre & post operative patient care as needed.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status :  Salaried / Exempt

Hours per week :   40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift :   Monday – Friday 8 : 00AM – 5 : 00PM

Patient Population Focus :   Inpatient, Outpatient

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.)

    • 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)
  • If 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 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
  • 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
  • Assess the health status of patients through performance of history, physical examination and diagnostic testing in the out-patient settings.
  • Under the guidance of established protocols and in collaboration with other health care providers, plans and manages the care of patients.
  • Evaluates patient's response to treatment and documents the patient's progress in the out-patient settings to achieve optimal patient outcomes relative to cost & quality.
  • Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional competency and growth. Participates in continuing education and professional organizations. Maintains all appropriate licenses and CME requirements.
  • Serve on committees as appropriate.

    • 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.

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