Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine

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Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: Full Time Shift Work– hours per week vary

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Shift-based 7am-7pm; which frequently follow a 7-day-on, then 7-day-off schedule pattern. Some schedule variability to accommodate department and operational needs. APPs rotate weekend coverage.

Patient Population Focus: Inpatient

Patient Population Age Range
13 years - death

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.

• 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.

Preferred APRN Training

• 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.)

Required Minimum APP Experience: At least 1 year of provider experience as a PA or APRN.

Preferred APP Experience: Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner working with a hospitalist group preferred.

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

• Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date.
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day.
• ACLS required for adult inpatient positions.

Job Duties:

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

• 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

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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