Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA – Emergency Medicine – Midlands Division, SC

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health – Midlands Division is seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Columbia Medical Center – Downtown, Columbia Medical Center – Northeast, and Kershaw Medical Center. The ideal candidate will provide a full scope of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, while also contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a leading healthcare system, while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Employee

Regular

CC003079 MCP - Columbia Emergency Medicine

Hourly, Salary

Health-33

40

Varies

In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Columbia Medical Center – Downtown, Columbia Medical Center – Northeast, and Kershaw Medical Center. The ideal candidate will provide a full scope of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, while also contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Hourly/Non-exempt

40

Varies

Emergency Department Management

13 years – 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.
• Physician Assistant or APRN:
  • FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

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

Physician Assistant or APRN:

• FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): With current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification

Preferred Experience:

• FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification
• At least 2 years of Emergency Room experience as a PA or NP

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.

• 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.
• Treppination 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 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,…