Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - HemOnc Infusion

Supervises the care of patients seen in the Orangeburg infusion suite and staffs a rapid access clinic. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005663 COM DOM Infusion Center Management CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Location:

Orangeburg, SC Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Salaried/Exempt Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday, five 8-hour workdays Patient Population Focus Infusion Suite Patient Population Age Range 18 years to 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. Physician Assistant or APRN 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. FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Previous hematology oncology APP 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). If applicable, 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 Orangeburg infusion suite, along with supervising care provided by infusion nurses.
• Collaborates with ordering physician to manage infusion patients including chemo, fluids, and other medications needed.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and operation managers to instill teamwork across multiple disciplines.
• 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 and holidays.
• Participa…