Nurse Practitioner - Peds Endocrinology

C003 University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC, a renowned academic medical center, seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Endocrinology team at Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The role focuses on pediatric diabetes and endocrine disorders, with responsibilities spanning history taking, exams, treatment planning, and coordination with physicians.

The position is full-time, daytime clinics with on-call responsibilities, and may involve travel across Charleston area facilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited NP program and APRN licensure.
• Experience in pediatric endocrinology preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to pediatric patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders.
• Take comprehensive histories and perform physical exams.
• Initiate referrals and coordinate with supervising physician.
• Maintain licenses and certifications and participate in on-call duties.
• Travel between area sites as needed.

Skills

Pediatric care

Nurse Practitioner

On-call duties

Clinical assessment

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

APRN license

Job description

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner interested in working full-time in the care of pediatric patients with diabetes and a variety of other endocrine diagnosis. The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at MUSC has a distinguished history of clinical, translational, and basic research as well as a reputation of excellence in clinical care and education. Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital was ranked as a “best children’s hospital” by U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2022-23. Telehealth appointments may be considered part of the normal caseload.

Entity and Compensation

Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001018 COM PEDS Endocrinology 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: Monday – Friday daytime clinics and on-call responsibilities. Patient Population Focus: Outpatient Patient Population Age Range: 0 years - 21 years

Required Training and Experience

Required Minimum Training: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below: Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting. Family NP (FNP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology and/or Endocrine. Preferred Certification: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).

Degree of Supervision and Certifications

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 Certifications All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS). 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.

This position may require travel between area clinical locations, including but not limited to: North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston.

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