MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Medicine: Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Medical University of South Carolina-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Charleston, SC
5,001-10,000 employees
Resume
Match Score
Upload and Match ResumeTrack Jobs with Teal

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of gastrointestinal patients. The APP will join a busy and thriving Gastroenterology & Hepatology Division that includes Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists, Gastroenterology Fellows, Hepatology and General Gastroenterology APPs. The Division’s nationally recognized Digestive Disease Center brings together a multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, surgeons, hepatologists, and radiologists to provide the highest level of comprehensive care for patients with a wide variety of digestive diseases and disorders. Clinical services are coordinated within five sections: liver disease, pancreatic and biliary disease, gastrointestinal cancer, functional and inflammatory bowel disease, and nutrition. This position will have a focus in general gastroenterology.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Assess the health status of gastrointestinal patients through the performance of history, physical examination, diagnostic testing, and endoscopic procedures in the outpatient/inpatient settings.
  • Assist in the development of short and long-term patient care goals and treatments, order and interpret appropriate and indicated diagnostic studies, and prescribe appropriate and indicated treatments and medications with authorized prescriptive privileges in accordance with established PA/APRN guidelines and/or in collaboration with supervising/collaborating physicians.
  • Complete required documentation legibly, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
  • Assist with infusion/injection of biologic therapy to patients.
  • Assure coordination and continuity of inpatient and outpatient care.
  • Facilitate contact with attending physicians as appropriate.
  • Assure timely feedback to referring physicians.
  • Assist with follow-up care, including scheduling of follow-up visits and interfacing with community services to ensure the optimal transition of the patient and family into the community setting.
  • Make early post-procedure telephone contacts with discharged patients.
  • Triage patient/family phone calls with appropriate management of specific problems by pre-established protocol.
  • Report directly to the Division Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology regarding patient and administrative matters.
  • Plan and manage care in collaboration with other health care providers (Physicians, nurses, staff, social services, community providers), including evaluation of patient’s response to treatment and documentation of patient’s progress in the outpatient/inpatient setting to achieve optimal patient outcomes relative to cost and quality.
  • Provide clinical management of assigned patients under protocol and/or attending supervision/collaboration.
  • Plan and manage care in collaboration with the health care team.
  • Perform patient monitoring activities and selected procedures appropriate to licensure and competencies.
  • Maintain clinical database monitoring lab work for patients on immunomodulators and/or biologic therapies.
  • Report unusual findings to physicians.
  • Obtain and document orders from physicians regarding plans not covered by the protocol.
  • Document assessment plans orders, procedures, and progress of patients.
  • Follow-up results of lab work and tests.
  • Assure appropriate education of patient/family, medical, and clinical staff.
  • Teach and counsel individuals, families, groups, and other health care providers about health and illness and promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Facilitate and provides as appropriate pre- and post-operative and family education.
  • Communicate to the patient and family services provided; remain visible and available throughout the patient’s episode of illness; engage in problem-solving for the issues and outcomes related to the patient’s care.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Preferred 2 years of experience as a PA, FNP or ANP
Track Jobs with Teal

Job Search Resources

•
Resume Builder
•
Resume Examples
•
Cover Letter Examples

Tools

Career Hubs

Guides

Company

© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service