Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Hematology Oncology

International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health University Medical Center is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to provide direct patient care in a PRN, part-time role. Shifts are 13 hours and may include weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must maintain licensure, certifications and participate in ongoing professional development. Accountability includes comprehensive assessments, orders, referrals and documentation within a collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
• Evaluate and treat based on history, exam, labs and tests.
• Perform procedures with clinical privileges as approved.
• Bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures.
• Initiate referrals to other providers and consult with physicians.
• Document and bill for direct care provided.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities.
• Precept NP/PA students and support patient care.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

DEA license

DHEC licensing

Education

PA program completed or NP program completed

Licensed/eligible as PA or APRN

Job description

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Part time (PRN), 2 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
• Employer: University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000069524

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly/Non-exempt

Hours per week: PRN – shifts are based on staffing vacancies and availability of open shifts

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

• 13-hour shifts which could include weekdays, nights, weekends and holiday coverage
• PRN APPs are required to work a minimum of 1 shift per month (or 3 averaged per quarter), provided sufficient qualified shifts are posted or otherwise offered by the department
• Continued PRN status requires reasonable participation in filling available shifts
• The APP must maintain sufficient clinical activity to demonstrate continued competency in the assigned patient population, clinical setting, procedures, and privileges

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

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 APP Experience: Prior cellular therapy 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.

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

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
• Precept NP and PA students

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.