Full-Time

MUSCP-Advanced Practice Provider-Alzheimer's Disease Network-Department of Neurology

Updated on 11/26/2024

Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Entry

Charleston, SC, USA

Must be licensed in South Carolina as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as a Advanced Practice Nurse (FNP or APNP) with the SC Board of Nursing.
  • Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Assesses, diagnoses, and manages outpatients with neurological symptoms, primarily to patients presenting with Alzheimer’s Disease or other Cognitive & Behavioral Neurological disease.
  • Recognizes and assesses changes in patient status, intervening when necessary.
  • Implements measures to minimize risk.
  • 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.
Medical University of South Carolina

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