Advanced Practice Provider (APP-NP / PA) – Cardiology – MUSC Health Florence Medical Center

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the outpatient care of cardiology patients. The APP will provide quality care for patients, coordinate care, and evaluate new and established patients in the clinic.

Our Cardiology physicians provide compassionate care for you and your loved ones. Their knowledge of cardiac medicine combined with their concern for the patient's well-being makes MUSC Health - Cardiology an excellent choice for your cardiac healthcare needs. Cardiac care at MUSC Health - Cardiology focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and circulatory system. Our heart care specialists provide routine and preventive cardiac services, as well as help manage chronic conditions.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried / Exempt

Hours per week : 40

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift :  Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am- 5 : 00pm.

Patient Population Focus : Outpatient and minimal Inpatient

Patient Population Age Range : 16-death

Required Training and Experience

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 (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 Experience : Minimum of 2 years cardiology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

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

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

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

Must be able to travel to secondary practice as scheduled

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.

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a leading regional acute care facility comprised of 396 patient beds and more than 1,500 employees and nearly 300 physicians representing all major specialties. We are dedicated to serving the health care needs of people living in northeastern South Carolina.

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center combines advanced technology, medical innovation and proven treatment methods to benefit of our patients. Our extensive range of services include heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, minimally invasive orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostics, women’s health and rehabilitation services.

When unexpected medical situations arise, our Emergency Department (ED / ER) is ready to respond. The hospital’s Chest Pain Center is the first in the region to have been accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). MUSC Health Florence Medical Center’s advanced Primary Stroke Center, recognized by The Joint Commission, shows the hospital’s commitment to the highest standards in the country for stroke care.

Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required