Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | Emergency Medicine PRN | MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center Position Available In Kershaw, South Carolina

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | Emergency Medicine PRN | MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center
Camden, South Carolina
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | Emergency Medicine PRN | MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center

R-0000043938

Camden, South Carolina
Advanced Practice Providers
Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists
Part Time
Job Description Summary
MUSC Health – Kershaw Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team of Advanced Practice Providers on a PRN basis. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Camden, SC, and the surrounding communities.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
PRN
Cost Center

CC004960 MCP

– Kershaw Emergency Services
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Health – Kershaw Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team of Advanced Practice Providers on a PRN basis. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Camden, SC, and the surrounding communities.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Hourly/Non-exempt
Hours per week: Varies

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

Varies

Patient Population Focus:

Emergency Department

Patient Population Age Range:

13years-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 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
If applicable, 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
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.