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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, SC
Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a central role in the care of hospitalized patients on the Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery service, with primary assignment to a stepdown unit. This APP provides high acuity inpatient care for patients with head and neck cancer, including postoperative management following complex oncologic resections, microvascular reconstruction, tracheostomy, and enteral access procedures. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of its licensure within a collaborative academic surgical oncology environment, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, continuity of inpatient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and education of residents, medical students, nursing staff, and patients.

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

  • Physician Assistant or AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (18 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)
  • Inpatient surgical or surgical oncology experience preferred
  • Head & neck surgery or oncology experience preferred but not required

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: Tracheostomy care and management, PEG and enteral feeding tube management, Postoperative wound care, including complex head and neck surgical wounds, Monitoring and management of microvascular free flap reconstructions, Wound vac management, Drain and tube management and removal
  • Patient, family, and nursing education related to postoperative care and procedures
  • 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.

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