Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | Sickle Cell Urgent Care | Close to SC Beaches- Kingstree SC

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider for its innovative sickle cell center in Kingstree, SC. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, managing urgent care services, and participating in research. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in nursing or PA program completion, with preferred experience in chronic disease management and specialty care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure as a PA or APRN required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including evaluations and treatment.
• Performs physical examinations and initiates referrals.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Evidence-based practice

Pain Management

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Physician Assistant program

Registered Nurse licensure

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

DHEC and DEA licenses

Job description

MUSC Health is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider interested in working in an innovative sickle cell center for adult patients. Services are based within the MUSC Health Pee Dee Organization at our Kingstree SC Sickle Cell Urgent Care Center and supported by an interdisciplinary team who will provide comprehensive medical care specialty services including implementation of evidence-based and disease modifying therapies, embedded mental health services, intensive case management and social work services, recreational therapies, and infusion services lead by a physician medical director. Duties to include 5 days/week in the clinical setting in addition to shared management of patient phone calls and patient portal services. Direct patient care will further include in-patient rounding on hospitalized patients in a consultative role, longitudinal management, and infusion therapies. The APP should be comfortable with basic pain management and will receive training for disease specific needs. There may also be opportunities to participate in research.


Fair Labor Standards Act Status:Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week:40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Patient Population Focus: Inpatient, Outpatient, Infusion Suite

Patient Population Age Range: 13 years - death


Required Training and Experience


Required Minimum 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.

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN License Type/Certification:
• 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.

Required Experience:Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP preferred.

Preferred Training and Experience

Preferred Training:Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN
• AGACNP/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.)

Preferred Experience:Minimum of 1 year as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in primary care or urgent care setting. Experience with treating sickle cell patients.

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 licenses

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
• 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

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.