MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Medicine: Division of Hematology Oncology, Infusion

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Supervises the care of patients seen in the Hollings Cancer Center, North Charleston, West Ashley, Health East Cooper, Clements Ferry, and Hospital Drive infusion suites and staffs a rapid access clinic. Participates in rotating weekend and holiday (approximately one a year) infusion coverage at Hollings Cancer Center.

Requirements

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.
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.
Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate.
New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment.
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

Previous hematology oncology APP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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 Hollings Cancer Center, North Charleston, West Ashley, Health East Cooper and Clements Ferry infusion suites, 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.
Participates in weekly tumor boards and team meetings
Staff rotating weekend infusion suite at Hollings Cancer Center and one holiday a year.