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

Summary

MUSC's Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for a PA or APRN to join its team of Advanced Practice Providers. Incumbent will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for direct patient care in the Adult Emergency Departments in the Main University Hospital and Ashley River Tower, as delegated by the Emergency Medicine physician.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000977 COM Emergency Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUSCP- (MUSC Physicians)

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Emergency Medicine

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 1,720 clinical hours per year, comprised of 10-hour shifts including nights and weekends

Patient Population Focus

Emergency Department Management

Patient Population Age Range

13 years-death

Required Training

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

AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.

FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred Training

Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification

Physician Assistant

or

APRN

AGACNP or 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.)

FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification

AGPNP/ANP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a PA or APRN in an Emergency Department setting or completion of an Emergency Medicine Fellowship/Residency

Degree of Supervision

Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

Basic Life Support (BLS).

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) as required by our Level I Trauma Center

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:

Administration of Local and Digital Anesthesia

Complicated and Uncomplicated Repair of Lacerations

Removal of Foreign Bodies from Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, and Wounds

Trepanation of Subungual Hematomas

Incision and Drainage of Abscesses

Urethral Catheterization

Placement of Peripheral Venous Access

Placement of Central Lines [with proof of competency]

Placement of Thoracostomy

Endotracheal Intubation [with proof of competency]

ACLS

Arterial Puncture

Venipuncture

Lumbar Puncture [with proof of competency]

Application of Splints

Arthrocentesis

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

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!

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