Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is actively recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to work full-time in the pre- and post-operative care of cardiac patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The APP will join a large and busy division, contributing to a wide range of complex surgical procedures. This role focuses on direct patient care, documentation, and quality improvement initiatives, with potential opportunities for precepting students and facilitating team learning.

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.
AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP) for adult patients (18 years to death) with stable chronic disease management or primary care.
FNP (Family NP) for patients from birth to death with stable chronic disease management or primary care across the lifespan.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to the first day.

Nice To Haves

Physician Assistant or AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) for adult patients (18 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent.
One year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP).

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients through alternating roles in the inpatient step-down unit and outpatient clinic setting.
Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
Evaluates and treats patients based on history, physical examination, and diagnostic test results.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as chest tube placement and removal, bedside chemical pleurodesis, arterial line placement, ultrasound guided IV placement, wound vac placement, and simple suture.
Initiates referrals to other health care providers and consults with physicians.
Documents and bills for direct care provided.
Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities.
Potential to precept students and facilitate the learning of new team members.
Maintains licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.