Medical University of South Carolina·North Charleston, South Carolina
The provider will manage post-surgical pediatric and adult patients in an observation unit during night shifts. Responsibilities include assessing complications, providing interventions, and completing discharge orders.
Summary The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP) will work nights for weekdays only in our Summey Medical Pavilion providing care of post-surgical pediatric and adult patients. The APP would be the primary provider working alongside 2 Registered Nurse and a Patient Care Technician responsible for the assessment of post-surgical complications and providing intervention/treatment as needed. Complete discharge orders post op day one. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000570 CHS - OR / Procedure - 2 & 3 (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Nights (United States of America)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt Location: Summey Medical Pavilion (Mt Pleasant) Hours per week: Part Time Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 1 - 2 (10) hour Night shifts, Mondays - Thursdays
Required Minimum Training and Experience 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 Certification Type: AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
Preferred Training and Experience Physician Assistant or APRN Certification Type: AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.) Preferred Experience: Preferred experience in an adult PACU, ICU, emergency department, surgical/trauma step-down unit, procedural recovery area, or another high-acuity setting involving airway management, hemodynamic stabilization, and postoperative care.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
Additional
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. 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Must be a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred experience includes high-acuity settings such as ICU, PACU, or emergency departments.
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