Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery - MUSCP

Job Description Summary

The section of general thoracic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established and busy practice consisting of two Advanced Practice Providers and three General Thoracic Surgeons who provide tertiary care to patients with thoracic malignancies, benign esophageal conditions and end stage lung disease as part of the MUSC Lung Transplant Program.  This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be based in the downtown Charleston campus.  The successful applicant will enjoy being a primary point of contact for our patients, and ensure continuity of care in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.  The successful applicant will provide care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings where they will be expected to assist in the surgical evaluation, post-operative management, consultation, and cancer surveillance of our patients. 

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0.5

Work Shift

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.  There are no weekend or call responsibilities for this position. 
 

Patient Population Focus: Inpatient, Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range: Adults, 18 years and older

Required Training and Experience:   Previous experience with surgical patients is encouraged, however there is no requirement for previous training or 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.

1. Physician Assistant

or

2. 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.

Required Experience: Previous experience with surgical patients is encouraged, however there is no requirement for previous training or experience. 

Preferred Training and Experience

• Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:

• 1. Physician Assistant

or

• 2. APRN

  • 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.).

Preferred Experience: Previous experience with surgical patients is encouraged, however there is no requirement for previous training or experience

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. They will also have three additional alternate physicians. 

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

Basic Life Support (BLS).Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

 

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 the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief

  • Suturing, placing IVs and arterial catheters, thoracentesis, tube thoracostomy, assistance in OR (optional)

• 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

• Specific job duties include attendance and participation in the weekly thoracic tumor board. Additionally, this role will require occasional travel to outreach/satellite clinics. Currently we have a bi-monthly clinic in Murrells Inlet, SC, a monthly clinic in Okatie, SC and a bi-monthly clinic in North Charleston, SC. Attendance at the satellite clinics will be divided amongst the team APPs at the discretion of the supervising physician.

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!

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.

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