Cardiology Nurse Practitioner - Camden South Carolina

Company: MUSC Health
Location: Camden, South Carolina
Posted On: 11/07/2024

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the outpatient and inpatient care of cardiology patients. The APP will provide quality care for patients, coordinate care, and evaluate new and established patients in the clinic. MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Columbia Medical Center Division is best known for its expertise in cardiac care and serves as a nationally-recognized referral center for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac disease. MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Columbia Medical Center Division strives to be a leader of innovative therapies for patients with acute and chronic cardiac disease and to be the provider of choice for cardiac care in the Midlands. It has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest rated Award of 3 stars, 20 times in a row. It is also accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and is a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Distinction Center for Cardiac Care.

This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown as High Performing in the treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure. Additionally, the hospital achieved the spot on the PINCAI list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2023.
The Columbia practice is part of MUSC Health s greater Heart & Vascular Center, which provides compassionate care and advanced treatment to patients across South Carolina. MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Center has received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons 3-star rating 20 years in a row, is accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and is a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina BlueDistinction Center for Cardiac Care.
Every year, our exceptionally skilled providers save and transform hundreds of lives. We invite you to join a hardworking team of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and cardiology APPs to provide advanced treatment and personalized care to patients in Columbia, SC, and the surrounding communities.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm. Some call required.
Patient Population Focus:
Outpatient and Inpatient
Patient Population Age Range:
16-death
Required Training and Experience

Required Minimum 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.
Physician Assistant orAPRN License Type/Certification:

• 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.
  Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years cardiology experience as an Advanced Practice ProviderDegree of SupervisionAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant will be assigned a Primary Supervising/Collaborating Physician employed by MUSC and will report directly to this physician.
  Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
  • All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • DHEC and DEA
    
    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 lawMust be able to travel to secondary practice as scheduled
      
      Physical RequirementsContinuous 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.
      
      More...

          

      ---

      Register an account with us and set up job agents! We'll email you immediately when jobs like this are posted on our site.

      ---