Advanced Practice Provider (APP-NP/PA) - Neurology - Florence Medical Center
Company: MUSC Health
Location: Florence
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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Job Summary/ Purpose: MUSC Health Neurology Florence is seeking a
Neurology Advanced Practice Provider to care for the rapidly
growing ambulatory clinic in Florence, SC. The Nurse Practitioner
or Physician Assistant is under the general direction and
responsibility of the supervising/collaborating physician. Assist
with direct patient care, case management, practice development,
and implementation of policies and procedures to increase the
continuity of care of all patients. Collaborates with members of
the team to establish protocols, supervise treatment plan and
monitor quality of the clinical practice.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salary/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
Patient Population focus: Outpatient primarily with the potential
to expand to inpatient care
Patient Population Age Range: 18 and older
Required Minimum Training and Education:
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 as a Family Nurse Practitioner
(FNP).
Neurology experience preferred.
Degree of Supervision
Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse will be
assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by
MUSC and will report directly to this physician.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as
a Physician Assistant by the National Board of Medical Examiners or
the American Academy of Physician Assistants or as a Family Nurse
Practitioner (FNP). Requires certification in Basic Life Support
and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
ACLS required for adult inpatient positions. If ACLS is not
current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by
start date.
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
- 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
- Attends appropriate meetings as required
- Refilling medications
- APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs,
etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
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.
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