Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sleep Medicine

MUSC Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, & Sleep Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider for full-time outpatient Sleep Medicine care at Mount Pleasant Park West and North Charleston Dantzler locations. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited PA or NP program and be licensed or eligible for licensure.

The role features a Monday–Friday day schedule, collaborative team environment, and opportunities for teaching, research, and

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

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
• Evaluates and treats based on history, exam, tests and guidelines
• Initiates referrals and consults with attending/collaborating physician
• Documents and bills for direct care provided
• Uses evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice
• Participates in quality/performance improvement activities and research
• Supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities
• Maintains professional development and active memberships in organizations
• May precept students and facilitate learning of new team members
• Maintains licenses and certifications as required by policy and state law
• Develops clinical pathways and evaluates outcomes to improve care

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Physician Assistant program

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The MUSC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, & Sleep Medicine is searching for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) interested in working full-time through outpatient clinical care for Sleep Medicine patients. He or she will join a busy and thriving division that includes over 50 Attendings, 24 Fellows, and 25 inpatient APPs, and 6 outpatient APPs.

Job Description Summary

The MUSC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, & Sleep Medicine is searching for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) interested in working full-time through outpatient clinical care for Sleep Medicine patients. He or she will join a busy and thriving division that includes over 50 Attendings, 24 Fellows, and 25 inpatient APPs, and 6 outpatient APPs.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000974 COM DOM PULM General CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Location: The Division works out of several clinical sites with this position’s primary outpatient location being in Mt. Pleasant’s Park West and North Charleston’s Dantzler locations.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

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

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 13years-death

Required Minimum Training And Experience 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 (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred Experience

Preferred 2 years of experience as a PA, FNP or ANP

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

• 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
• Develops own professional role in collaboration with supervising physicians. Maintains membership and actively participates in at least one professional organization. Remains current with literature as demonstrated by presentation(s) to staff and incorporating new knowledge into clinical practice. Develop and implement clinical pathways and evaluate outcomes of clinical pathway guidelines to promote quality care. Advances clinical knowledge through inquiry and research-based practice.

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!

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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