Neonatal - Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Hilton Head Hospital

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking Highly Qualified Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work weekends in an established Level I practice at Hilton Head Hospital, in collaboration with MUSC in Charleston, SC. The qualified Advanced Practice Provider will attend high risk deliveries and develop a plan of care for each infant while collaborating with MUSC physicians in Charleston via Telehealth technology. Hilton Head Hospital delivery volume is between 30-40 babies per month.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC004266 MCP - East Cooper Neonatalogy II

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking Highly Qualified Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to work weekends in an established Level I practice at Hilton Head Hospital, in collaboration with MUSC in Charleston, SC. The qualified Advanced Practice Provider will attend high risk deliveries and develop a plan of care for each infant while collaborating with MUSC physicians in Charleston via Telehealth technology. Hilton Head Hospital delivery volume is between 30-40 babies per month.

About this position: In an effort to bring high-quality care, and access to life-saving technology to residents of our surrounding communities, MUSC Health has partnered with several locations to support level 1 and 2 nurseries with direct ties to physicians located in Charleston, SC. We are looking for skilled, knowledgeable Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to help support this technology-driven well-baby nursery. 

• The Advanced Practice Provider position will be PRN; weekend coverage starting at 5pm Friday until 8am Monday, overnight call (from home) or 30-minute response time. 
  • 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, ART sticks, managing ventilators, administering pulmonary surfactant, umbilical lines, catheters, and other sick baby related procedures. Circumcision is a must, will provide training with Plastibell if needed.
  • Strong leadership skills are required, and candidates must be willing to guide and develop nursing support to achieve optimal patient care. 
  • The Advanced Practice Provider position will be PRN; providing weekend rounding coverage and attend high risk deliveries as needed. APP must be able to commit to a minimum of 1 weekend per quarter.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education:  Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure. Must have at least 5 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.  

Degree of Supervision: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC. 

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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