Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Advanced Heart Failure ICU (Nights) - Columbia SC

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Employer-funded retirement plans

Paid occurrence malpractice coverage

Paid parental leave

AI-enabled documentation tools

Team-based care models

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Heart Failure ICU night team at MUSC Health. This full-time position focuses on providing high-acuity inpatient care to patients with advanced cardiac diseases. Key responsibilities include direct patient care, managing heart failure, and collaborating closely with the care team. The ideal candidate must have APRN or PA licensure and at least 2 years of experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, employer-funded retirement plans, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current or eligible APRN licensure.
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current or eligible PA licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a FNP, ANP, AGACNP, ACNP, or PA.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care in the ICU, inpatient units, and outpatient clinic.
• Managing and coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic heart failure.
• Evaluating new and established patients.
• Assisting with peer-to-peer approvals and care coordination.
• Collaborating with the care team to deliver comprehensive care.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner program completion

Physician Assistant program completion

Experience in acute and chronic heart failure

Job description

Job Description

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Heart Failure ICU night team within the nationally recognized MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Division. This full‑time, night shift position offers the opportunity to provide high‑acuity inpatient care to patients with advanced and complex cardiac disease, with a primary focus on heart failure management in the ICU setting. As an integral member of a high‑performing nocturnal care team, the APP will play a critical role in ensuring continuity, safety, and quality of care during overnight hours in a fast‑paced cardiology ICU.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care in the ICU, inpatient units, and outpatient clinic.
• Managing and coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic heart failure.
• Evaluating new and established patients.
• Assisting with peer‑to‑peer approvals and care coordination.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to deliver comprehensive, patient‑centered care.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current or eligible APRN licensure.
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current or eligible PA licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a FNP, ANP, AGACNP, ACNP, or PA.

Position Highlights

• Designated High Performing in Heart Attack and Heart Failure care by U.S. News & World Report.
• Ranked Top 10 on the PINC AI list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals (2023).
• Awarded Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3‑Star Ratings for 20 consecutive years.
• Accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
• Recognized as a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina BlueDistinction Center for Cardiac Care.

Benefits & Resources for Providers

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employer‑funded retirement plans
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Epic EHR with provider‑centered optimization and robust user support
• AI‑enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision‑making at the point of care
• Team‑based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and provider well‑being

Life in Columbia, South Carolina

Discover the best of both worlds, big‑city opportunity with small‑town warmth. Columbia is South Carolina’s vibrant capital city, perfectly positioned between the beautiful beaches of the Lowcountry and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy top‑rated schools, family‑friendly neighborhoods, award‑winning restaurants, festivals, and endless outdoor adventures at Lake Murray and nearby state parks.

About MUSC

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health, serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Providers who join MUSC Health become part of a mission‑driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in providers’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long‑term careers.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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