Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant - Hospital MedicineCharleston, South CarolinaThe successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients on various different Hospital Medicine service lines. The APP will join a fast-growing division of MUSC Hospital Medicine that includes 57 Hospital Medicine faculty members and 10 Hospital Medicine APP's.Job DescriptionFair 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: InpatientPatient Population Age Range 13 years - deathRequired Minimum Training Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant orCompletion 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 TrainingAGACNP/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, RegistrationsRequires 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:Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinationsEvaluates 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 guidelineInitiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physicianDocuments and bills for direct care providedUtilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practicePerforms and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical researchParticipates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organizationDemonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing educationPotential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team membersAPRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state lawPhysical RequirementsContinuous 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.