Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Hematology & Oncology

C003 University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials; United States; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC, is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for the Pediatrics Hematology & Oncology division to work full-time, mainly in the Sickle Cell Clinic and related pediatric hematology clinics. The APP will manage diverse patient populations under established protocols, with emphasis on health maintenance and care coordination.

Requirements include an accredited PA or NP program with current licensure or eligibility,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and licensure as PA or eligible.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and licensure as APRN or eligible.
• Pediatric primary care knowledge across lifespan and chronic disease management.
• Preferred Pediatric Acute Care NP experience and sickle cell/hematology exposure.

Responsabilités

• Take comprehensive histories and perform physical exams.
• Evaluate and treat based on clinical findings and guidelines.
• Initiate referrals and consult with attending/collaborating physician.
• Document care and bill for direct services.
• Apply evidence-based decisions and participate in quality improvement.
• Support accreditation, compliance, and continuing education activities.
• Possibly precept students and supervise learners.

Connaissances

Pediatric patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Evidence-based practice

Formation

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner program

Description du poste

Job Description Summary The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology is recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to work full time primarily in the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic and some Pediatric Hematology Clinic at Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. Responsibilities also include providing health maintenance and disease prevention based on appropriate age and concomitant risk factors. Following established protocols, nurse practitioners/physician assistants assume responsibility for patient care management of a variety of patient populations. Duties will include comprehensive orders for clinic visits, evaluation and management of patients, progress notes, and care coordination. The APP demonstrates leadership skills, establishes effective relationships with patients, their families and members of patient care. The APP will function within the requirements of the State of South Carolina Board of Nursing or SC Board of Medical Examiners including designation of supervising/collaborating physician, alternate physicians and written protocols/scopes of practice guidelines, updated annually.

Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001022 COM PEDS 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: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Patient Population Focus Outpatient, Infusion Suite, Management/Consultation Patient Population Age Range 0 years to 25 years.

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.

Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.

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

Preferred APRN Training Pediatric Acute Care NP (PACNP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent.

Preferred APP Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a PA or NP working with sickle cell or hematology patients is 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

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Ideal Candidates

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 Excellent clinical skills, experienced with efficient, direct patient care Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families. Effective verbal and written communication skills Strong commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based medicine

Job Duties

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 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

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!

Equal Opportunity

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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Thank you

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.