APP Fellow - (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Hematology Oncology - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

33d•Onsite

About The Position

This one-year fellowship focuses on clinical experiences as well as a robust didactic curriculum, to provide well-rounded education intended to fully prepare a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time position in Hematology Oncology. Ideal candidates would be a new Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant wishing to change specialties. The APP Fellow will be exposed to a wide array of disease processes in multiple different settings with monthly rotations in Malignant Hematology, Oncology, Bone and Marrow Transplant, Classical Hematology, Infusion, as well as elective rotation opportunities. Additionally, the APP Fellow will have the opportunity to learn and complete competencies on various procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures. They will be expected to participate in weekly lectures including grand rounds, as well as complete an end of year project. APP Fellows will be supported throughout the fellowship by APPs in each department as well as APP mentors, physician fellows and physician leaders. APP Fellow schedule should be aligned with other department/ practice area APPs but may include some additional clinical and academic requirements determined by APP Fellowship Director and approved by department. Other administrative tasks should be reflected in department policies such as time off and PTO requests.

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 or 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS). If applicable, 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.)

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: 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
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
Attends education and academic sessions as determined by APP Fellowship Coordinator or APP Fellowship Director
Completes presentations, lectures, QI projects or other academic requirements as set by MUSC APP Fellowship Director or Department
Participates in required MUSC APP Fellowship activities
APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Participates in weekly tumor boards and team meetings