Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine Preoperative Clinic

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 Hospital Medicine Preoperative Clinic. The APP will join a busy Hospital Medicine Division and Preoperative team with responsibilities to treat and evaluate clinic patients in Preoperative medicine.

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 as noted below: 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).
• If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years’ outpatient experience as a PA, AGPNP/ANP, or FNP preferred.
• Minimum of one year as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner working with a hospitalist group 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
• Asses cardiac and pulmonary risk in elective preoperative patients.
• Review and manage medications in the perioperative period.
• Coordinating with anesthesia, surgery, and subspecialists regarding medical optimization.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree