Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hematology Oncology

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Medical Associates in Charleston seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Hematology Oncology Division in an inpatient role. The position is full-time with weekday/day shifts, supporting patients with malignant hematology conditions under the MUSC umbrella.

Applicants should have completed an accredited PA or NP program and hold or be eligible for licensure. Prior malignant hematology experience is preferred and involvement in teaching/mentorship is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA or NP program and current licensure or eligibility.
• Preferred malignant hematology experience and inpatient practice.
• Current BLS/ACLS during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient hematology/oncology care under supervision.
• Perform comprehensive exams and manage treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostics; coordinate with team for patient care.
• Lead discharge planning and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Precept students and support ongoing education within MUSC.

Skills

Advanced Practice Provider

BLS

ACLS

PA or NP licensure

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ACCP/ANP programs accredited

APRN/PA licensure eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with malignant hematology conditions. The APP will join a busy and thriving Hematology Oncology Division. This position will work in the inpatient setting.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Schedules consist of weekday day shifts, weekend day shifts, and holidays. Less than or equal to 2 weekends (4 shifts) in a 4-week period.

Patient Population Focus Inpatient

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:

• 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.

Preferred APRN Training

• 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

prior malignant hematology experience 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, Registrations

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

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

• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief

  • Bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures

• 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

• Lead discharge planning process for both Consult (nonteaching) and Mal Heme (IM teaching) services

• Precept NP and PA students

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