Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematology Oncology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with GU cancer. The APP will join a busy and thriving Hematology Oncology Division. This position will work in the outpatient clinic setting.

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): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

Prior oncology experience preferred.

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
Rotating infusion suite coverage on weekends (approximately 1 in every 12 weekends) and holidays (approximately one a year)
Precept NP and PA students
Participates in weekly tumor boards and team meetings