Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology Oncology

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.

Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift 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)

Inpatient 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.)

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.

• 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 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 complex issues to the physician as necessary Rotating infusion suite coverage on weekends (approximately 1 in every 12 weeks) and holidays (approximately one a year) Precept NP and PA students
• Additional Job Description Physical Requirements Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel,…