Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatrics Primary Care at Northwoods
MUSC Health
Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider will work with the Children's Care Network team at the North Charleston location. Responsibilities include providing health maintenance and disease prevention based on appropriate age and concomitant risk factors, performed under the general direction of the physician and with the support of nursing administration.
Job description
Job Duties
- 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 guidelines
- 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
- Community Outreach initiatives: develop parent education programs/support, literacy enhancement projects, participation in advocacy, service on local Medical Committee/School health/United Way
Patient Population
Outpatient focus; age range 0-21 years (Pediatrics). Scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, 40 hours per week.
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
- Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PCPNP/PNP) for pediatric patients (birth to age 21), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for stable chronic disease state management and primary care across the lifespan
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to start date
- If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day
- Preferred: Ability to speak Spanish in a medical setting
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.