Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | $5,000 Commencement Bonus | MUSC Health Express Care | Clo[...]

Medical University of South Carolina; Lake City (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for a full-time role at its Lake City Health Express Care. This position involves compassionate patient care in a high-volume urgent care setting. Successful candidates will have the appropriate licensure and prior experience in urgent care or primary care. Compensation includes a $5,000 commencement bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an APP in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care.
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant or APRN is required.
• Certifications must be current prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients, including assessments and treatments.
• Documents and bills for direct care provided.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassionate Care

Clinical Assessment

Quality Improvement

Education

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

DHEC and DEA certifications

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | $5,000 Commencement Bonus | MUSC Health Express Care | Close to SC Beaches! | Lake City, SC

Lake City , South Carolina

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | $5,000 Commencement Bonus | MUSC Health Express Care | Close to SC Beaches! | Lake City, SC

• R-0000041018
• Lake City, South Carolina
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists
• Full Time
• Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Express Care Lake City is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time to care for patients in Lake City, SC. The APP will join a busy and thriving urgent care. The APP must be able to work in a high-volume clinic while providing compassionate patient care.

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Express Care Lake City is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time to care for patients in Lake City, SC. The APP will join a busy and thriving urgent care. The APP must be able to work in a high-volume clinic while providing compassionate patient care.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001896 MCRC - Lake City Express Care

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: MUSC Health Express Care Lake City is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time to care for patients in Lake City, SC. The APP will join a busy and thriving urgent care. The APP must be able to work in a high-volume clinic while providing compassionate patient care.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly/Non- exempt
Hours per week: Full-time Monday - Friday

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 11AM-7PM
Patient Population Focus: Express Care

Patient Population Age Range: 0years-death

Required Training and Experience

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.

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN
  • FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as an APP in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care

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, Registrations

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• DHEC and DEA

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, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
• Willingness to obtain DOT certification to conduct DOT physicals
• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency upon hire as approved by the Primary Supervising Physician:
  • Administer local anesthesia
  • Incision and Drainage
  • Suturing lacerations
  • Basic splinting
  • Wound care
  • Cerumen Disimpaction
  • Foreign body extractions
  • Non-surgical epistaxis management
  • Pelvic exam
  • Insertion of IVs for fluids/Starting Fluids for dehydration
  • Basic EKG Interpretation with Physician over-read

• 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

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.

Unique Small Town – Lake City SC

When you think of the best Southern small towns, what comes to mind? Charming and bustling historic downtown's, magnificent homes with sweeping piazzas, and warm people who extend the kind of hospitality you can't find anywhere else in the world. Those characteristics are all right here in Lake City, a 150-year-old eastern South Carolina town located a short drive from world-class cities, spectacular beaches, and breathtaking mountains.

But what makes Lake City truly different is that at the same time we honor our history - including our rich tradition of agriculture and contribution to South Carolina's history and economy - we are charting our future. By recognizing and building on what makes our town special, the Lake City community is working tirelessly to preserve the charm and simplicity of small-town life while opening up a world of opportunities for everyone who cherishes Lake City as an authentic American treasure.

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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Job Alert Departments Departments Advanced Practice Providers Locations Locations Lake City, South Carolina, United States