MUSCP-Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP- NP/PA)- Division of Stroke- Department of Neurology

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with Neurological Disease, treating patients with a diagnosis of Stroke, as well as other neurological vascular diagnosis. The APP will join a busy and thriving Stroke Division that includes 9 Vascular Neurologists, 2 Fellows, and 1 additional Outpatient APP, and 2 Inpatient APPs. MUSC is a Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Certified Center with an emphasis on interdisciplinary care, a busy clinical practice, active research center and many collaborations on campus.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000985 COM Neurology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUSCP- (MUSC Physicians)

Job Title: MUSCP Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Department of Neurology, Division of Stroke

Job Summary/ Purpose: The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with Neurological Disease, treating patients with a diagnosis of Stroke, as well as other neurological vascular diagnosis. The APP will join a busy and thriving Stroke Division that includes 9 Vascular Neurologists, 2 Fellows, and 1 additional Outpatient APP, and 2 Inpatient APPs. MUSC is a Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Certified Center with an emphasis on interdisciplinary care, a busy clinical practice, active research center and many collaborations on campus.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM or 8:30AM to 5:30PM, 4 hour clinic blocks x 8 clinics p/week.

Patient Population Focus: Outpatient

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: Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as a Advanced Practice Nurse (FNP or APNP) with the SC Board of Nursing. Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

· 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: 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.

Preferred Training and Experience

Degree of Supervision After orientation and training, under the supervision of the respective Stroke Neurologists, the candidate will manage patients with presenting with various diagnoses associated with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Neurological diagnoses.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date: Basic Life Support (BLS). If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties (list job tasks)

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

1: Evaluation (30%)

Takes comprehensive physical exams and performs exams that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant to the appropriate age, gender, and clinical problems to provide health assessment and screen for abnormal conditions. 

 Rating of 5; aka Expert:  Demonstrate mastery of responsibilities by leading and working independently with a high level of reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of all duties. Proactive in developing and implementing system improvements.

Rating of 4; aka Role Model: Perform duties in a reliable manner. Demonstrates potential to develop independence and attain full mastery of all duties.
Rating of 3; aka Expected - Meets the minimum job duty requirements but does not consistently demonstrate initiative to foster growth and development to attain greater independence. Requires frequent direct supervision of work to assess completeness, accuracy, adherence to proper procedures and timeliness.
Rating of 1 or 2; aka Substandard - Does not perform duties in a consistent and acceptable manner, nor demonstrate significant improvement.

2: Treatment (30%)

Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets results. Facilitates timely referrals and coordinated care among all members of the healthcare team. Determine, plan and initiate treatment appropriate treatment.

 Rating of 5; aka Expert:  Demonstrate mastery of responsibilities by leading and working independently with a high level of reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of all duties. Proactive in developing and implementing system improvements.

Rating of 4; aka Role Model: Perform duties in a reliable manner. Demonstrates potential to develop independence and attain full mastery of all duties.
Rating of 3; aka Expected - Meets the minimum job duty requirements but does not consistently demonstrate initiative to foster growth and development to attain greater independence. Requires frequent direct supervision of work to assess completeness, accuracy, adherence to proper procedures and timeliness.
Rating of 1 or 2; aka Substandard - Does not perform duties in a consistent and acceptable manner, nor demonstrate significant improvement.

3: Patient and Family/Caregiver Interaction (20%)

Counsels and educates patients and families with excellence in compassion and the patient-centered approach at the bedside.  Instruct and counsel patients and families on treatment plans and home care. Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.  Provides timely communication to inbasket messages as appropriate. Professionally communicate with diverse populations including physicians, employees, patients and families.

 Rating of 5; aka Expert:  Demonstrate mastery of responsibilities by leading and working independently with a high level of reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of all duties. Proactive in developing and implementing system improvements.

Rating of 4; aka Role Model: Perform duties in a reliable manner. Demonstrates potential to develop independence and attain full mastery of all duties.
Rating of 3; aka Expected - Meets the minimum job duty requirements but does not consistently demonstrate initiative to foster growth and development to attain greater independence. Requires frequent direct supervision of work to assess completeness, accuracy, adherence to proper procedures and timeliness.
Rating of 1 or 2; aka Substandard - Does not perform duties in a consistent and acceptable manner, nor demonstrate significant improvement.

4: Medical Records (10%)

Documents full evaluation and assessment and plan accurately.  Document and bills patient encounters according to MUSC billing guides.  Closes patient encounters/notes according to bylaws/rules/regs for direct care provided. Maintain confidentiality of all patient records.

 Rating of 5; aka Expert:  Demonstrate mastery of responsibilities by leading and working independently with a high level of reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of all duties. Proactive in developing and implementing system improvements.

Rating of 4; aka Role Model: Perform duties in a reliable manner. Demonstrates potential to develop independence and attain full mastery of all duties.
Rating of 3; aka Expected - Meets the minimum job duty requirements but does not consistently demonstrate initiative to foster growth and development to attain greater independence. Requires frequent direct supervision of work to assess completeness, accuracy, adherence to proper procedures and timeliness.
Rating of 1 or 2; aka Substandard - Does not perform duties in a consistent and acceptable manner, nor demonstrate significant improvement.

5: Professional Responsibility/Scope of Practice (5%)

Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.

APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, and scope of practice/practice

agreement, as required by applicable policies and state law.

 Rating of 5; aka Expert:  Demonstrate mastery of responsibilities by leading and working independently with a high level of reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of all duties. Proactive in developing and implementing system improvements.

Rating of 4; aka Role Model: Perform duties in a reliable manner. Demonstrates potential to develop independence and attain full mastery of all duties.
Rating of 3; aka Expected - Meets the minimum job duty requirements but does not consistently demonstrate initiative to foster growth and development to attain greater independence. Requires frequent direct supervision of work to assess completeness, accuracy, adherence to proper procedures and timeliness.
Rating of 1 or 2; aka Substandard - Does not perform duties in a consistent and acceptable manner, nor demonstrate significant improvement.

6: Professional Growth (5%)

Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional

organizations and continuing education. (i.e., weekly department conference, grand rounds, morbidity and mortality). Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice. Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research. Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members.

Rating of 5; aka Expert:  Demonstrate mastery of responsibilities by leading and working independently with a high level of reliability, accuracy, and timeliness of all duties. Proactive in developing and implementing system improvements.

Rating of 4; aka Role Model: Perform duties in a reliable manner. Demonstrates potential to develop independence and attain full mastery of all duties.
Rating of 3; aka Expected - Meets the minimum job duty requirements but does not consistently demonstrate initiative to foster growth and development to attain greater independence. Requires frequent direct supervision of work to assess completeness, accuracy, adherence to proper procedures and timeliness.
Rating of 1 or 2; aka Substandard - Does not perform duties in a consistent and acceptable manner, nor demonstrate significant improvement.

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

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