Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- BPP OBGYN

About the Organization Beaufort Memorial, a not-for-profit hospital founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation and 18 mental health). We are an acute-care hospital, a regional referral center and the largest medical facility between Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high-quality medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care. Position Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- BPP Location BPP Obstetrics & Gynecology Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Description Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychological status, including histories and physical examinations. Develops treatment plans individualized to the patient's needs. Records notes in the medical record. Implements physician directed treatment plans, writes orders for medications, treatments, tests, and provides patient care. Dispenses medication as dictates but the PA's prescriptive privilege, State Law or as a verbal order under the direction of the supervising/alternate supervising physician. May prescribe any medication appropriate for treatment of patients in a general/vascular surgical practice including medical devices, except Class II, ophthalmic steroids, initiating Class III antiarrhythmics, MAO inhibitors, Anabolic steroids, and sublingual Nifedipine. Provides education and training to clinical staff in the offices. Operates within the scope of practice outlined by the State of South Carolina.

Position Requirements Education:

If a

Physician Assistant:

Bachelors Degree required. Successful completion of a CAAHEP approved program. Successful completion of a national certifying examination given by NCCPA. If an

Nurse Practitioner:

Masters or Doctorate Degree in Nursing. Graduate of an approved NLN or equivalent nursing program.

Experience:

Prefer minimum of 3 years work experience as a

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Certifications/Licenses:

If a

Physician Assistant:

Must have/maintain current SC PA licensure. If a

Nurse Practitioner:

Current unrestricted SC Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license with Prescriptive Authority. EOE Statement Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.