MUSCP - APP Infusion Program Director (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Medicine: Division of Hematology Oncology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice provider interested in working full time as an APP Infusion Services Program Director, supervising the care of patients seen in the Hollings Cancer Center, North Charleston, Health East Cooper, Health West infusion suites, rapid access clinic, and future sites to be developed. This position reports directly to the Medical Director for Infusion Services in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology and collaborates with the Infusion Center nursing managers and has a matrix reporting relationship with the APP Best Practice Center leader. Under limited supervision, the Infusion Services APP Program Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day APP staffing and deployment to all Charleston Division infusion centers (East Cooper, West Ashley, North Charleston, Hollings Cancer Center, and future sites). The APP Infusion Services Program Director works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure timely patient access to care, operational efficiency, practice optimization, fiscal integrity, and to foster the delivery of a quality patient care experience. The Program Director will also be expected to work clinically to fill the schedule in the event of call outs, as well as participate in rotating weekend (approximately once a quarter) and holiday (approximately one a year) infusion coverage.

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 License Type/Certification: FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
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.
All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate.
New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment.
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below: Physician Assistant or APRN License Type/Certification: 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.)
3 years of experience working as a PA/APRN in an infusion clinic in addition to PA/APRN leadership/managerial role, or advanced leadership education.

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
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
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
Responsible for providing care to patients with oncology urgent needs and staffs rapid access clinic
Provides coverage in the North Charleston, Hollings Cancer Center, Health East Cooper, Health West infusion suite, along with supervising care provided by infusion nurses.
Coordinates the initiation of therapy, reviews labs, and supports the physicians ordering, and responsible for signing off on all infusion encounters
Receive and triage any infusion patient phone calls. Respond to routine questions and requests, while referring more complex issues to the physician as necessary
Rotating infusion suite coverage on weekends (approximately 1 in every 12 weeks) and holidays (approximately one a year)
Precept NP and PA students
Provides coordination of coverage during weekdays and weekends between satellites, hospitals, and outpatient areas.
Serves as a liaison and advocate between the APP and Infusion Center leadership, Department leadership, and collaborating physicians.
Attends APP Best Practice Center monthly leadership meeting and actively participates in APP Best Practice Center core duties, projects, and cascades communication.
Identifies APP learning needs and provides learning experiences to meet those needs.
Integrates and informs APP of current knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care and technological advances into APPs scope of practice.
Ensures and coordinates standardization of advanced practice processes between patient care services and collaborative teams.
Ensures compliance with regulatory and maintains credentialing, competencies, and professional standards for all APPs in the service line.
Recruits, hires, and facilitates training and orientation.
Manages, recognizes, and rewards performance.
Provides ongoing formal and informal performance feedback.