MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Pediatrics: Nephrology

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Job Summary/ Purpose: The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology at the Medical University of South Carolina is offering a full-time position for a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP), PA-C, FNP or PNP. Responsibilities will include providing initial consultation and ongoing follow-up of patients who are referred to pediatric Nephrology in the inpatient, ambulatory, outpatient fetal care, and home-based setting; working as an effective member of the interdisciplinary care team; participating in educational initiatives and research efforts.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week:  40 hours  
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Both inpatient coverage and outpatient clinics. Some outreach clinics may be required. Take home call one day per week & at most one weekend per month - answer calls from families, hospitals and doctor’s offices. Physician backup will be available.

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient and inpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 0 years-21

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

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• APRN License Type/Certification:
  • Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
  • Family NP (FNP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Preferred Training:

• Physician Assistant

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• APRN License Type/Certification
  • Pediatric Acute Care NP (PACNP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent.

Preferred Experience: At least one-year experience as NP or PA-C with a strong preference for prior pediatric subspecialty care experience. Considerable knowledge and skill in the application of the techniques and practices, the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and service areas, the ability to work well in a fast paced environment and to adapt easily to change, great communication skills, advanced organizational and record keeping skills, the ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

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
• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief

• 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

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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!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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