Job Description Summary

The Division of EM Telehealth is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team of Advanced Practice Providers for the Virtual Provider in Triage service. In this role, providers will conduct virtual assessments and support the care of ED lobby patients across our health system. They will collaborate with on-site care teams to relay information about critical conditions, changes in patient status, and abnormal diagnostic results. A key focus is on enhancing the patient experience by ensuring providers deliver exceptional clinical care and outstanding customer service.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC001792 MCP - Florence Emergency Services

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: The Division of Emergency Medicine Telehealth is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its team of Advanced Practice Providers for the Virtual Provider in Triage service. In this role, providers will conduct virtual assessments and support the care of ED lobby patients across our health system. They will collaborate with on-site care teams to relay information about critical conditions, changes in patient status, and abnormal diagnostic results. A key focus is on enhancing the patient experience by ensuring providers deliver exceptional clinical care and outstanding customer service.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: PRN

Hours per week: PRN

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: PRN minimum 40 hours a month

Patient Population Focus: Emergency Department, Virtual Provider in Triage

Patient Population Age Range: Birth-Death

Required Training

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

or

• APRN
  • FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): [birth to death] Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan, with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification

Required Minimum Experience: 3 years’ experience as APP in Emergency Medicine and experience in Telehealth.

Degree of Supervision
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC. They will report directly to the Division of EM Telehealth medical directors.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions
• DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Virtually assess ALL ED lobby patients
• Takes a concise history and physical examination
• Assigns the patients to an appropriate treatment location
• Places initial custom-tailored diagnostic and therapeutic orders
• 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
• Communicates with the ED care team to inform them of critical presentations, changes in condition, or abnormal diagnostic testing
• 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
• Enhances the patient experience. Our providers must deliver not only outstanding care but also exceptional customer service.
• 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

Additional Job Description

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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