MUSCP-Rutledge Tower Infusion Center APP-Department of Neurology

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Entity/Organization: MUSCP- (MUSC Physicians) 
 
Job Title: MUSCP Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) Department of Neurology 
Job Summary/ Purpose: Supervise the care of patients receiving infusions at MUSC Rutledge Tower (RT1).  

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt  

Hours per week: 40 hours per week  
 
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  

Patient Population Focus Outpatient 
Patient Population Age Range 13 years-death   
 
Required Minimum Training and Experience 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 

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• APRN License Type/Certification:  

• FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.  
• 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. 

Preferred Experience: Previous infusion experience preferred 

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).  

DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day. 

Job Duties (list job tasks) 

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 
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities  
• 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 
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law 
• Provides coverage in the MUHA Rutledge Tower Non-Chemo infusion suite, along with supervising care provided by infusion nurses. 
• Collaborates with ordering physician to manage infusion patients including fluids, and other medications needed. Work collaboratively with nursing and operation managers to instill teamwork across multiple disciplines.   
• Coordinates the initiation of therapy plans, reviews labs, and supports the physicians ordering, and responsible for signing off on all infusion encounters 
• Work to understand the needs of patients and their families and assists with care planning 

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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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