Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - MUSC Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Florence, SC

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

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About The Position

Cardiothoracic APP: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will work with physicians and team management to assist in direct patient care, case management, practice development, and implementation of policies and procedures focused on patient-centered care models and to increase the continuity of care of all cardiothoracic patients. Experience with vein harvesting is required. Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Must be able to work inpatient and outpatient which will include some nights and weekends. Pay Basis/FLSA: Salaried/Exempt

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 as an AGACNP (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) or ACNP: Requires RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist) certification to first or second assistant in the operating room (OR).
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 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ACNP with the SC Board of Nursing.
Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current, the provider must enroll and have received a certificate by the start date.
DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to the first day.
PA or ACNP with RNFA who graduated with a surgical fellowship.
ACLS required for adult surgery
Experience with vein harvesting is required.

Nice To Haves

PA or ACNP with RNFA who graduated from a surgical fellowship and has two years' surgery experience.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
The Advanced Practice Provider will provide care of cardiothoracic patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
The primary inpatient responsibilities will include care of postoperative cardiac and thoracic patients on the hospital wards.
The Advanced Practice Provider will interact directly with attending physicians, residents, and medical/APP students of MUSC.
The Advanced Practice Provider will assist in the evaluation of patients in the cardiac surgery clinic where operative candidacy and selection of appropriate operations are performed. In addition, this clinic assesses patients returning to the clinic for post-operative evaluations.
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:
vein harvesting
chest tube placement
central line placement
arterial line placement
Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
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