Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sleep Medicine

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Sleep Medicine

Charleston. Mount Pleasant. North Charleston, South Carolina

The MUSC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, & Sleep Medicine is searching for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) interested in working full-time through outpatient clinical care for Sleep Medicine patients. He or she will join a busy and thriving division that includes over 50 Attendings, 24 Fellows, and 25 inpatient APPs, and 6 outpatient APPs.

Location: The Division works out of several clinical sites with this position's primary outpatient location being in Mt. Pleasant's Park West and North Charleston's Dantzler locations.

Hours per week: 40 hours per week Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Patient Population Focus Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range 13years-death Required Minimum Training and Experience 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 Experience: Preferred 2 years of experience as a PA, FNP or ANP

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.

Job Duties:

• 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
• Develops own professional role in collaboration with supervising physicians. Maintains membership and actively participates in at least one professional organization. Remains current with literature as demonstrated by presentation(s) to staff and incorporating new knowledge into clinical practice. Develop and implement clinical pathways and evaluate outcomes of clinical pathway guidelines to promote quality care. Advances clinical knowledge through inquiry and research-based practice.

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.

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.