MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Department of Medicine: Division of Infectious Diseases

Job Description Summary

Provides consultative and follow up care of patients seen in the Medical University Main Hospital and Ashley River Tower who require outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT). Provides consultative and follow up care for general infectious diseases ambulatory patients. The ideal candidate has thorough knowledge of methods, management, principles and practices of inpatient and outpatient clinical services, including documentation in the electronic medical record. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate in a positive, collegial manner with other disciplines.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000972 COM DOM Infectious Diseases CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

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

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

• Provides ID follow up for OPAT patients and hospital follow up for general ID patients in the ambulatory setting 5 days per week (32.5 hours per week of non-surgical specialty program with heavy coordination) with supervision provided by Infectious Diseases OPAT Pharmacist and ID Physician Faculty.

• Provides active monitoring of patients receiving OPAT services such as laboratory review, telephone encounters, EPIC messaging, and therapy adjustments in close collaboration with the ID OPAT Pharmacist, ID Faculty, and ID Nurse Administrator (7.5 hours per week).

• Attend divisional, specialty professional development conferences, grand rounds, clinical case conferences, journal club, etc. as desired.

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.

Additional Job Description

Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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