Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is actively recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider to work full-time in the pre- and post-operative care of cardiac patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role involves joining a large and busy division with multiple surgeons, residents, and APPs, performing a wide range of complex cardiac and thoracic procedures. The position requires flexibility with scheduling, including night and weekend availability for inpatient shifts, and rotating between inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

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) OR FNP (Family NP) OR AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner).
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

One year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) is preferred but not required.
Physician Assistant or AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) preferred for adult patients (18 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.).

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 healthcare providers and consults with attending or collaborating 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 as required.