Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Heart Failure ICU - Columbia SC

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Heart Failure ICU team within the nationally recognized MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Division for inpatient nights. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care to patients with advanced and complex cardiac disease, with a particular focus on heart failure. As part of a high-paced and thriving cardiology program, the APP will play a key role in the multidisciplinary management of patients across the continuum of care. The MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Division is widely regarded for its excellence in cardiac care and innovative therapies. Columbia Medical Center Downtown has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing in the treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure and ranked in the top 10 on the PINCAI list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2023. Additional accolades include: Society of Thoracic Surgeons “3-Star” Rating for 20 consecutive years. Accreditation by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina BlueDistinction® Center for Cardiac Care. This is an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider who is passionate about advancing the care of patients with heart failure and contributing to a program recognized for quality, innovation, and excellence.

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.
APRN License Type/Certification: 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.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for pediatric inpatient positions
DHEC and DEA license

Nice To Haves

Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below: AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP, cardiology and electrophysiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing direct patient care in the ICU, inpatient units, and outpatient clinic.
Managing and coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic heart failure.
Evaluating new and established patients.
Assisting with peer-to-peer approvals and care coordination.
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
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 provides, 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