Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - HemOnc Infusion

musc; Orangeburg (SC); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MUSC in Orangeburg, SC seeks a physician assistant or APRN to supervise infusion suite care and staff a rapid access clinic. This salaried, 40-hour/week role requires current PA or APRN licensure or eligibility and provides direct patient care in oncology infusion services.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, referrals, documentation, and active participation in quality and regulatory activities. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Formación

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN (AGPNP/ANP or FNP).

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care in infusion suite and rapid access clinic.
• Take comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations.
• Evaluate and treat based on diagnostics and clinical guidelines.
• Initiate referrals and consult with supervising/collaborating physicians.
• Document and bill for care provided in accordance with policy.
• Support quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory activities.

Educación

Physician Assistant program (completed) and licensed or eligible

APRN programs (AGPNP/ANP or FNP) licensed or eligible

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary Supervises the care of patients seen in the Orangeburg infusion suite and staffs a rapid access clinic.

Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC005663 COM DOM Infusion Center Management CC

Pay Rate Type Salary

Pay Grade Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Location: Orangeburg, SC

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday, five 8-hour workdays

Patient Population Focus Infusion Suite

Patient Population Age Range 18 years to 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

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 Experience: Previous hematology oncology APP 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).

• 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

• 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

• Responsible for providing care to patients with oncology urgent needs and staffs rapid access clinic

• Provides coverage in the Orangeburg infusion suite, along with supervising care provided by infusion nurses.

• Collaborates with ordering physician to manage infusion patients including chemo, fluids, and other medications needed. Work collaboratively with nursing and operation managers to instill teamwork across multiple disciplines.

• Coordinates the initiation of therapy, reviews labs, and supports the physicians ordering, and responsible for signing off on all infusion encounters

• Receive and triage any infusion patient phone calls. Respond to routine questions and requests, while referring more complex issues to the physician as necessary

• Rotating infusion suite coverage on weekends and holidays.

• Participates in weekly tumor boards and team meetings

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.

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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