Job Description Summary
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the division of Pediatric Otolaryngology that performs outpatient and inpatient history and physician examinations, discharge summaries, and communicates with referring physician and dentist offices regarding patient care and follow up. The APP will assist the attending physicians in clinic by evaluating new and follow-up patients, performing histories and physical exams, ordering of ancillary tests, patient education, phone calls for prescriptions/lab results and coordination of care. He or she will perform as liaison among inpatient and outpatient nurses, nurse coordinators, and physicians, to provide the highest level of patient care. In addition, they will serve as a dedicated health care professional who will review test results and educate patients on their disease process and treatment plan. The APP is expected to become the easily identifiable expert from the service who will return any patient telephone calls and answer their questions in a timely manner.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000998 COM OTO Pediatrics CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40 hours/week
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm. Clinic location will primarily be MUSC Health Nexton, but may vary – Mount Pleasant, Downtown Charleston, and/or North Charleston
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range: 0-18 years
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:
· PCPNP/PNP (Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner): Pediatric patients (birth to age 21), 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.
Training: Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type/Certification:
· PACNP (Pediatric Acute Care NP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent.
Degree of Supervision
Advanced 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)
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:
· 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
o Nasal cautery
o Intranasal steroid injection
o Incision and drainage of simple abscesses/hematomas (peritonsillar, skin, cysts, helical hematoma)
o Scar revision
o Wound debridement/dressing changes
o Allergy testing
o Allergy immunotherapy injections
· 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
· Potential travel to different clinics: Shawn Jenkins, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston
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 Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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