Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Hematology Oncology

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time supervising the care of patients seen in the Hollings Cancer Center, North Charleston, Health East Cooper, Clements Ferry, Hospital Drive, Health West infusion suites and staffs a rapid access clinic. Participates in rotating weekend (approximately once a quarter) and holiday (approximately one a year) infusion coverage at Hollings Cancer Center.

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time supervising the care of patients seen in the Hollings Cancer Center, North Charleston, Health East Cooper, Clements Ferry, Hospital Drive, Health West infusion suites and staffs a rapid access clinic. Participates in rotating weekend (approximately once a quarter) and holiday (approximately one a year) infusion coverage at Hollings Cancer Center.

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Employee

Regular

CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC

Salary

Health-33

40

Day (United States of America)

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm with occasional weekends (approximately 1 in every 12 weeks) and holidays (approximately one a year)

Patient Population Focus Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range 13years-death

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.

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

• 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.)

Preferred APP

Experience:

Prior hematology oncology or acute care experience preferred.

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)
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

• 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
• Responsible for providing care to patients with oncology urgent needs and staffs rapid access clinic
• Provides coverage in the North Charleston, Hollings Cancer Center, Health East Cooper, Health West infusion suite, along with supervising care provided by infusion nurses.
• Coordinates the initiation of therapy, reviews labs, and supports the physicians ordering, and responsible for signing off on all infusion encounters
• Receive and triage any infusion patient phone calls. Respond to routine questions and requests, while referring more…