Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

MUSC’s Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for a PA or APRN to join its team of Advanced Practice Providers. The incumbent will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for direct patient care in the Adult Emergency Departments in the Main University Hospital and Ashley River Tower, as delegated by the Emergency Medicine physician.

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
• Physician Assistant or APRN AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
• FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

• Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification Physician Assistant or APRN AGACNP or 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.)
• FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification
• AGPNP/ANP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a PA or APRN in an Emergency Department setting or completion of an Emergency Medicine Fellowship/Residency
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) as required by our Level I Trauma Center

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: Administration of Local and Digital Anesthesia, Complicated and Uncomplicated Repair of Lacerations, Removal of Foreign Bodies from Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, and Wounds, Trepanation of Subungual Hematomas, Incision and Drainage of Abscesses, Urethral Catheterization, Placement of Peripheral Venous Access, Placement of Central Lines [with proof of competency], Placement of Thoracostomy, Endotracheal Intubation [with proof of competency], ACLS, Arterial Puncture, Venipuncture, Lumbar Puncture [with proof of competency], Application of Splints, Arthrocentesis
• 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; 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

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree