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Job Description Summary
The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in the care of patients with gynecologic cancer. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will join a busy Division that includes 7 Gynecologic Oncologist. The Division specializes in the diagnosis, surgery, treatment and management of cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and vulvar cancer with compassion and thoroughness.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC COM Obstetrics & Gynecology CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
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 Inpatient, Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range 13 years-death
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.
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.
Experience : Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PA, FNP or ANP in Women’s Health or Surgical Oncology.
Preferred Training and Experience
Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner with the license type/certification identified below: AGACNP/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.)
WHNP (Women’ s Health NP): (12 years to death) OB/GYN services and well women care. Only eligible to work in women’s health; however, not certified to deliver babies.
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 including endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, vulvar biopsies, wound debridement, and vacuum therapy
Provide on call services for inpatient population in coordination with supervising physicians
Assure optimal outcomes for patients in a time-efficient manner while maintaining customer satisfaction and institutional goals working with multi-disciplinary team
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
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. 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
murrells inlet, SC, 29875, US
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