Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Emergency Medicine – MUSC Orangeburg

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Orangeburg is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Medicine team. In this fast-paced and rewarding environment, you’ll play a critical role in providing timely, high-quality, and compassionate care for patients of all ages presenting with a wide range of acute and emergent conditions.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005751 MCP - Orangeburg Emergency Medicine

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/Purpose: MUSC Health Orangeburg is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Emergency Medicine team. In this fast-paced and rewarding environment, you’ll play a critical role in providing timely, high-quality, and compassionate care for patients of all ages presenting with a wide range of acute and emergent conditions.

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary Emergency Department team, you will perform comprehensive assessments, order and interpret diagnostic studies, initiate treatment plans, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with an organization that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and teamwork.

This position offers the chance to sharpen your clinical skills, exercise autonomy in decision-making, and make an immediate impact within a community that depends on MUSC Health for 24/7 emergency care.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly/Non-exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Varies

Patient Population Focus: Emergency Department Management
Patient Population Age Range: 0-years to death

Required Training and Experience 

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.

·         Physician Assistant

OR

·         APRN:

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

Preferred Training and Experience

Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification

·         Physician Assistant

OR

·         APRN

• FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): With current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification

Preferred Experience:

·         FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification

·         At least 2 years of Emergency Room experience as a PA or NP

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).

·         Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions

·         DHEC and DEA license

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

·         Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief:

• Administration of Local and Digital Anesthesia
• Complicated and Uncomplicated Repair of Lacerations

·         Removal of Foreign Bodies from Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, and Wounds

·         Trephination of Subungual Hematomas

·         Incision and Drainage of Abscesses

·         Urethral Catheterization

·         Placement of Peripheral Venous Access

·         Placement of Central Lines [with proof of competency]

·         Placement of Thoracostomy

·         Endotracheal Intubation [with proof of competency]

·         ACLS

·         Arterial Puncture

·         Venipuncture

·         Lumbar Puncture [with proof of competency]

·         Application of Splints

·         Arthrocentesis

·         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

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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