Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Emergency Medicine PRN – Orangeburg Medical Center - Orangeburg, SC

Medical University of South Carolina•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Health – Orangeburg Medical Center is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Medicine team on a PRN basis. In this fast-paced and rewarding environment, you’ll play a critical role in providing timely, high-quality, and compassionate care for patients of all ages presenting with a wide range of acute and emergent conditions. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary Emergency Department team, you will perform comprehensive assessments, order and interpret diagnostic studies, initiate treatment plans, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with an organization that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and teamwork. This position offers the chance to sharpen your clinical skills, exercise autonomy in decision-making, and make an immediate impact within a community that depends on MUSC Health for 24/7 emergency care.

Requirements

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 as noted below.
Physician Assistant or APRN FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): (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).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions
DHEC and DEA license

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 Trephination 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, 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