Nurse Practitioner - Peds Endocrinology Job Charleston area,South Carolina USA,Nursing

Job Description Summary The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner interested in working full-time in the care of pediatric patients with diabetes and a variety of other endocrine diagnosis. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at MUSC has a distinguished history of clinical, translational, and basic research as well as a reputation of excellence in clinical care and education. Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital was ranked as a “best children’s hospital” by U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2022-23.

Telehealth appointments may be considered part of the normal caseload.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001018 COM PEDS Endocrinology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week:

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

Monday – Friday daytime clinics and on‑call responsibilities

Patient Population Focus:

Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range:

0 years - 21 years

Required Training And Experience Required Minimum Training:

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below:

Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP):
Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
Family NP (FNP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 1 year experience specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology and/or Endocrine.

Preferred Certification:

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).

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 Certifications

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

Basic Life Support (BLS).
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.

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.
This position may require travel between area clinical locations, including but not limited to:

North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston.

Additional

Job Description

Physical Requirements

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