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Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics, Hematology & Oncology

Full-Time
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Mid
Bachelor's
Charleston, SC, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

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Requirements
  • Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and current or eligible licensure as a Physician Assistant, or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and current or eligible APRN licensure.
  • For a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, qualifications cover pediatric patients from birth to age 21 and stable chronic disease management or primary care.
  • For a Family Nurse Practitioner, qualifications cover patients from birth to death and stable chronic disease management or primary care across the lifespan.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required.
  • DHEC and DEA license applications must be started before the first day.
  • Maintain licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements as required by applicable policies and state law.
  • The APP must function within the requirements of the South Carolina Board of Nursing or South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, including designation of a supervising or collaborating physician, alternate physicians, and annually updated written protocols or scopes of practice guidelines.
  • The position requires the physical ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, use both hands and legs, perform repetitive motions, and meet respirator-use qualifications; corrected 20/40 vision, ability to work in a latex-safe indoor environment, and ability to frequently handle objects weighing approximately 50 pounds are also required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide health maintenance and disease prevention based on appropriate age and concomitant risk factors.
  • Assume responsibility for patient care management of a variety of patient populations, following established protocols.
  • Complete comprehensive orders for clinic visits, evaluate and manage patients, write progress notes, and coordinate care.
  • Take comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations.
  • Evaluate and treat patients based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope-of-practice guideline.
  • Initiate referrals to other health care providers and consult with the attending or collaborating physician.
  • Document and bill for direct care provided.
  • Use current research and evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
  • Perform and participate in quality and performance improvement activities and clinical research.
  • Participate in and support organizational accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities.
  • Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
  • Maintain effective relationships with patients, their families, and members of the patient-care team.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least one year of experience as a PA or NP working with sickle cell or hematology patients is preferred.
  • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner training is preferred for care of pediatric patients who are acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent.
  • The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills and experience providing efficient, direct patient care.
  • The ideal candidate demonstrates active listening, critical thinking, and a professional and caring manner with patients and families.
  • The ideal candidate demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based medicine.

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Medical University of South Carolina

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Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.

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