Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | $5,000 Commencement Bonus | Pulmonary Critical Care Nocturnist | Florence, SC

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | Pulmonary Critical Care Nocturnist | Florence, SC

MUSC Health Florence Pulmonary Critical Care is seeking a Nocturnal Advanced Practice Provider that assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries.

Required Minimum Training and Experience: 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.

Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience

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, radiology, 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.