Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | $5,000 Commencement Bonus | Pulmonary Critical Care Nocturnist | Florence, SC

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina)•Florence, SC

63d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Health Florence Pulmonary Critical Care is seeking a Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider that assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries.

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.
Physician Assistant
APRN
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 of 2 years of ICU experience
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Training: Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type/Certification:
Physician Assistant
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: ICU experience

Responsibilities

Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiology, 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
Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief.
Lumbar Puncture
Central Venous line placement
Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
Arterial line placement
Endotracheal Intubation
Chest Tube placement
Bronchoscopy
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Perform suturing/stapling, and removal of catheters/tubes/drains as needed.
Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
Potential to first assist in the operating room
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
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