Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - OBGYN Oncology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in the care of patients with gynecologic cancer. The APP will join a busy Division that includes 6 Gynecologic Oncologists. The Division specializes in the diagnosis, surgery, treatment and management of cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and vulvar cancer with compassion and thoroughness. The position is with University Medical Associates (UMA).

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN
APRN License Type/Certification: 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
Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP in Women’s Health or Surgical Oncology
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions
DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day
APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law

Nice To Haves

Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below: AGACNP/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.)
WHNP (Women’s Health NP): (12 years to death) OB/GYN services and well women care
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP in Gynecologic Oncology
Advanced Oncology Certification preferred for the NP

Responsibilities

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 including endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, vulvar biopsies, wound debridement, and vacuum therapy
Develop and implement the Women’s Inclusive Sexual Health Clinic (WISH) for patients with active cancer and those in remission who are experiencing sexual health function issues
Manage a Survivorship Clinic for patients who have survived cancer weekly at Hollings Cancer Center, Tidelands in Murrells Inlet, and as needed in other outreach locations (i.e. Florence and Bluffton)
Provide on call services for inpatient population in coordination with supervising physicians
Assure optimal outcomes for patients in a time-efficient manner while maintaining customer satisfaction and institutional goals working with multi-disciplinary team
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