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Job Description Summary
MUSC's Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for a PA or APRN to join its team of Advanced Practice Providers. Incumbent will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for direct patient care in the Adult Emergency Departments in the Main University Hospital and Ashley River Tower, as delegated by the Emergency Medicine physician.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC COM Emergency Medicine CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
8
Work Shift
Job Description
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Hours per week: PRN - shifts are based on staffing vacancies and availability of open shifts
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
10-hour shifts which could include weekdays, nights, weekends and holiday coverage
PRN APPs are required to work a minimum of 1 shift per month (or 3 averaged per quarter), provided sufficient qualified shifts are posted or otherwise offered by the department
Continued PRN status requires reasonable participation in filling available shifts
The APP must maintain sufficient clinical activity to demonstrate continued competency in the assigned patient population, clinical setting, procedures, and privileges
Patient Population Focus
Emergency Department Management
Patient Population Age Range
13 years-death
Required Training:
Required Minimum Training : Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed as a Physician Assistant or;
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed as an APRN as noted below. AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Preferred APRN Training AGACNP or ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)
FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification
AGPNP/ANP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification
Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a PA or APRN in an Emergency Department setting or completion of an Emergency Medicine Fellowship/Residency
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 must be started prior to first day.
Preferred Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) as required by our Level I Trauma Center
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
Trepanation 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!
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Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
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