Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Heart Failure ICU - Columbia SC

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Heart Failure ICU team within the nationally recognized MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Division for inpatient nights. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care to patients with advanced and complex cardiac disease, with a particular focus on heart failure.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001875 MCP - Columbia Heart Columbia DT

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Heart Failure ICU team within the nationally recognized MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Division for inpatient nights. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care to patients with advanced and complex cardiac disease, with a particular focus on heart failure.

As part of a high-paced and thriving cardiology program, the APP will play a key role in the multidisciplinary management of patients across the continuum of care. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct patient care in the ICU, inpatient units, and outpatient clinic.
• Managing and coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic heart failure.
• Evaluating new and established patients.
• Assisting with peer-to-peer approvals and care coordination.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

The MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Division is widely regarded for its excellence in cardiac care and innovative therapies. Columbia Medical Center Downtown has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing in the treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure and ranked in the top 10 on the PINCAI list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2023.

Additional accolades include:

• Society of Thoracic Surgeons “3-Star” Rating for 20 consecutive years.
• Accreditation by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
• BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina BlueDistinction® Center for Cardiac Care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider who is passionate about advancing the care of patients with heart failure and contributing to a program recognized for quality, innovation, and excellence.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salary

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Varies; nights

Patient Population Focus: Inpatient

Patient Population Age Range: 18 years-death 

 
Required Minimum Training and Experience 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. 

 

APRN License Type/Certification: 

• 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. 

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a PA, FNP or ANP 

Preferred Training and Experience 

Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below: 

• 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.) 

  

Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP, cardiology and electrophysiology experience preferred. 

  

Degree of Supervision: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician. 

  

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 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for pediatric inpatient positions 
• DHEC and DEA license

Job Duties  

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: 

• 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 
• Initiates referrals to other health care provides, 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 

Additional Job Description

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. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. 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.

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