Advanced Practice Provider; APP - NP​/PA - Emergency Medicine - MUSC Health Pee Dee Region

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health – Pee Dee Region is seeking skilled Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to join their team of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Cades, SC and the surrounding communities.

Entity: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC004269 MCP - Black River Emergency Med

Pay Rate Type: Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade: Health-33

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Work Shift: (unspecified)

MUSC Health – Pee Dee Region is seeking skilled Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to join their team of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Florence, SC and the surrounding communities.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly/Non-exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Varies

Emergency Department Management

13years-death

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.

• 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.

Required Experience: 2 years of Emergency Room Experience as an APP, or graduation from an Emergency Room Fellowship

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

• 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: If APRN, 4 years as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in an Adult Emergency Department.

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.

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
• DHEC and DEA license

• 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
  • Trepination 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 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

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…