Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- MUSC Health Department of Hospital Medicine - Lancaster, SC

Medical University of South Carolina • Lancaster, CA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Medicine Department at MUSC Health – Catawba is seeking skilled Acute Care trained Advanced Practice Providers interested in providing adult in-patient care in their facilities located in Lancaster, SC, Chester, SC, and Indian Land, SC. This is a Salary/Exempt position with a 7on7off schedule, working from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. The role focuses on inpatient care for patients aged 18 years to death.

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 as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner with prior hospital medicine and/or ICU experience will also be considered.
• Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with the SC Board of Nursing.
• Requires certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). If ACLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date.
• DHEC and DEA license.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of hospital medicine experience preferred.
• 1 year as a Physician Assistant or FNP/AGACNP in Hospital medicine preferred but not required.
• ICU experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients through comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
• Works with Nocturnist, mainly on admissions and cross coverage.
• Evaluates and treats patients based on history, physical examination, and diagnostic test results, adhering to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline.
• Initiates referrals to other healthcare providers and consults with attending or collaborating physicians.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree