Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - North Primary Care

Medical University of South Carolina

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing primary care health services in an ambulatory environment. Such services are to include management of both short term (acute) and long term (chronic) health conditions for a general population of adults and children. The Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will work with physicians and team management to assist in direct patient care, case management, practice development, and implementation of policies and procedures focused on patient-centered care models.

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.
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

Experience in a Primary Care setting as an Advanced Practice Provider

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 Supervising/Collaborating Physician: Cryotherapy, Incision and drainage of wounds, Simple skin biopsies, Intramuscular, subcutaneous and other advanced injections
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