MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Pediatrics: Division of Gastroenterology
Apply NowCompany: MUSC Health & Medical University of SC
Location: Charleston, SC 29412
Description:
Job Description Summary
The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of hospitalized patients with intestinal failure at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and providing inpatient nutritional support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC001019 COM PEDS Gastroenterology CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Summary/ Purpose: The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of hospitalized patients with intestinal failure at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and providing inpatient nutritional support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm
Patient Population Focus: Inpatient
Patient Population Age Range: 0-21
Required Training and Experience:
Required Minimum Training: 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.
Physician Assistant
or
APRN License Type/Certification:
Preferred Experience: One year of Pediatric subspecialty experience as a PA or APRN
Degree of Supervision: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day. The Nutrition Support Advanced Practice Provider will be expected to take the CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) exam within 18 months of hire and maintain certification during employment.
Job Duties (list job tasks):
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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief and those need to help maintain and prescribe nutrition support including feeding tube, central line care and indirect calorimetry.
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
Additional Job Description
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
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of hospitalized patients with intestinal failure at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and providing inpatient nutritional support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC001019 COM PEDS Gastroenterology CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Summary/ Purpose: The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of hospitalized patients with intestinal failure at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and providing inpatient nutritional support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of teamwork and will help to build and expand our practice caring for diverse patients
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm
Patient Population Focus: Inpatient
Patient Population Age Range: 0-21
Required Training and Experience:
Required Minimum Training: 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.
Physician Assistant
or
APRN License Type/Certification:
- Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Preferred Experience: One year of Pediatric subspecialty experience as a PA or APRN
Degree of Supervision: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day. The Nutrition Support Advanced Practice Provider will be expected to take the CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) exam within 18 months of hire and maintain certification during employment.
Job Duties (list job tasks):
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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief and those need to help maintain and prescribe nutrition support including feeding tube, central line care and indirect calorimetry.
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
Additional Job Description
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
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees