Emergency Medicine APP – PRN – MUSC Health – Camden, South Carolina

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center is seeking a skilled PRN Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Camden, SC, and the surrounding communities.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC004960 MCP - Kershaw Emergency Services

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center is seeking a skilled PRN Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their team of Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Providers. Candidates will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in Camden, SC, and the surrounding communities.

About Kershaw Medical Center:

MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center is a 119-bed healthcare facility proudly serving its community members in Kershaw County for over a century. Come to an extraordinary place with extraordinary people. Camden is within close proximity to metropolitan cities, beaches, and mountains. Thirty minutes from the State Capitol, Columbia, South Carolina - ninety minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina - two and a half hours from Charleston and South Carolina Beaches - three to four hours to the mountains and Atlanta, Georgia. It's a great place to call home!

Required Qualifications:

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.

AND

• Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions

• If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Position Highlights:

• FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification (Preferred)

• At least 2 years of Emergency Room experience as a PA or NP (Preferred)

• 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

• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief:

  • Administration of Local and Digital Anesthesia
  • Complicated and Uncomplicated Repair of Lacerations

• Removal of Foreign Bodies from Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, and Wounds

• Trephination of Subungual Hematomas

• Incision and Drainage of Abscesses

• Urethral Catheterization

• Placement of Peripheral Venous Access

• Placement of Central Lines [with proof of competency]

• Placement of Thoracostomy

• Endotracheal Intubation [with proof of competency]

• ACLS

• Arterial Puncture

• Venipuncture

• Lumbar Puncture [with proof of competency]

• Application of Splints

• Arthrocentesis

• 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

Benefits & Resources for Providers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Provider can choose between W2/PRN or 1099/PRN

• Hotel reimbursement (if applicable)

• Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

• Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support

• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care

• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Additional Job Description

Life in Camden, South Carolina:

For over 200 years, South Carolina’s oldest inland city has been a destination for unique adventures, memorable experiences and that warm southern hospitality that defines our people, places and history. 

Camden offers a rare blend of rich revolutionary war history, a thriving horse culture and a vibrant arts & entertainment scene. Although, its real charm is its people.  Whether you’re coming to live, work or play, you do not want to miss out on your own unique Camden experience.

                                                                                                   

About MUSC:

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Providers who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in providers’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term provider careers.

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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