MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery

MUSC (Med. Univ 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 in the pre- and post- operative care of cardiac patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The APP will join a busy Cardiothoracic Surgery division that includes 6 cardiac surgeons, 4 thoracic surgeons, 10 residents and 15 APPs. The division performs CABG, valve replacement, robotic heart surgery, left ventricular assist device placement, heart and lung transplant, lobectomy, esophagectomies and more. The Cardiothoracic Surgery Division is a leader in surgical care for patients.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) preferred.
• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients through alternating role in the inpatient step-down unit and outpatient clinic setting.
• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency.
• 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.
• Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: Master's degree