Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Oncology - MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center

Medical University of South Carolina•Lancaster, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful applicant for this MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center position will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in providing primary medical treatment, patient management, and critical care, in collaboration with licensed Oncologists, to diagnose outpatient oncology patients. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt Hours per week: 40 hours per week Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm Patient Population Focus: Outpatient Patient Population Age Range: 18 years and older

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 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.
Required Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in Hematology/Oncology
All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS).
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

Physician Assistant or APRN 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.)
Preferred Experience: Prior Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
Provider oversight of the infusion clinic
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
APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Performs a range of specialized therapeutic interventions on an elective and/or emergency basis to patients, as required.
Attends and provides midlevel assistance as appropriate in the performance of high-risk procedures requiring specialized expertise; counsels families prior to, during, and/or after the execution of procedures, as required.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Guides, educates, and/or mentors oncology residents, medical students, and other health care providers as appropriate; may participate in outreach education.
Actively participates in daily patient rounds, documents patient status through appropriate use of admission H and P, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.