Pediatric Np Jobs

About The Position

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
• PA Or APRN License Type/Certification: PCPNP/PNP (Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), 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).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate.
• New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

• PA Or APRN License Type/Certification: PACNP (Pediatric Acute Care NP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP in a Pediatric ICU (PICU).
• Previous experience as an APP in the ICU or step down environment and/or pediatric and congenital heart disease experience.

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
• 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 participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.