Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Primary Care at Northwoods

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Primary Care At Northwoods

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Primary Care At Northwoods

North Charleston, South Carolina

The advanced practice provider will work with the Children's Care Network team at the North Charleston location. Responsibilities include providing health maintenance and disease prevention based on appropriate age and concomitant risk factors. These skills are performed under the general direction of the physician and with the support of nursing administration. The advanced practice provider demonstrates leadership skills, establishes effective relationships with patients, their families, and members of the medical team.

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Employee

Regular

CC001029 COM PEDS Primary Care CC

Salary

Health-33

40

Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 0-21 years (Pediatrics)

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.

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.

Ability to speak Spanish in a medical setting.

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

Basic Life Support (BLS).

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

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 guidelines

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

Community Outreach initiatives: develop parent education programs/support, literacy enhancement projects, participation in advocacy, service on local Medical Committee/School health/United Way

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.

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.