PRN Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NPPA) | MUSC Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health - Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team. Candidates will provide diagnostic therapeutic and preventive healthcare services for patients in Lancaster SC and the surrounding communities. Lancaster Medical Center is a community hospital within The Medical University of South Carolinas Health System and operates a moderate acuity Emergency Department in Lancaster South Carolina treating approximately 38000 patients per year.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC001840 MCP - Lancaster Emergency Services

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health - Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team. Candidates will provide diagnostic therapeutic and preventive healthcare services for patients in Lancaster SC and the surrounding communities. Lancaster Medical Center is a community hospital within The Medical University of South Carolinas Health System and operates a moderate acuity Emergency Department in Lancaster South Carolina treating approximately 38000 patients per year.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Hourly / Non-exempt

Hours per week : PRN

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : Varies

Patient Population Focus : Emergency Department Management

Patient Population Age Range : 0 years-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 Nurse Practitioner :

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 or Nurse Practitioner

APRN

FNP 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)

DHEC and DEA license applications

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

Trepination 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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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1