Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | Neonatal Medicine | MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast are seeking Highly Qualified Neonatal Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to assist in establishing and leading the expansion of a Nursery practice. The qualified Nurse Practitioner will administer emergency services and develop a plan of care for each infant while collaborating with MUSC physicians in Charleston via Telehealth technology.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001890 MCP - Womens Health Of Kershaw

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast are seeking a Highly Qualified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist in establishing and leading the expansion of a Nursery practice. The qualified Nurse Practitioner will administer emergency services and develop a plan of care for each infant while collaborating with MUSC physicians in Charleston via Telehealth technology.

About this position:

• (7) 24-hour shifts per month
• On-site hours 8am-5pm
• On call within 30-minute range after 5pm
• Additional pay for in-house call in

We are looking for skilled, knowledgeable Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to help grow this technology-driven practice consisting of both level 1 and well-baby nursery.

• Candidates must be confident, and have the experience and knowledge to make decisions about patient care while relaying key information to collaborating physicians located off-site.
• Must be comfortable with resuscitation, peripheral IVs, heart sticks, managing ventilators, administering pulmonary surfactant, umbilical lines, catheters, and other well baby related procedures.
• Strong leadership skills are required, and candidates must be willing to guide and develop nursing support to achieve optimal patient care.
• The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner position will be block scheduled, with an 8am-5pm shift, in-house services, and overnight call (from home) or 30-minute response time.

Required Minimum Training and Education:

• Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant.

or

• NP/NNP: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience in the Neonatal ICU.

Degree of Supervision: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as an

• NNP with the SC Board of Nursing, or a
• Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
• Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date.
• Requires certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). If NRP is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date. DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day.

Additional Job Description

At MUSC Health, we empower you to ‘Change What’s Possible’ by transforming expertise, learning, and discovery into focused, patient-centered care. Our physician-led organization embraces and demonstrates our values of compassion, teamwork, diversity, accountability, and innovation. As South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system we are committed to preserving and optimizing human life throughout the state.

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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