Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA- MUSC Department of Vascular Surgery- Columbia, SC

We are seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider to partner with our dynamic team of one vascular surgeon and one NP. In this role, youll provide high-impact care across both hospital and clinic settings, making a real difference in the lives of patients with complex vascular needs. This is your opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment while expanding your expertise in vascular surgery.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm;
Minimum of one weekend of call per month with additional weeknight call schedule.
Patient Population Focus: Inpatient, Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist, Procedural Unit
Patient Population Age Range: 18 years-death

Required Minimum Training and 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.

Physician Assistant

or

APRN License Type/Certification:

• AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP):
  Adult pts (18 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.

• 
  APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification
  

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as a PA, FNP or ANP.
* FNP and ANP must have RNFA certification prior to start date. New Graduates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Training and Experience

Training: Physician Assistant or if APRN License Type/Certification:

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN

• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner):
  Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)

• 
  APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification
  

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in adult vascular or cardiac surgery as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP or sufficient training/rotations as a new graduate.

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).

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• DHEC and DEA license applications

Job Duties

Provides direct care to inpatient, ED consults, and outpatient clinic 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:

• • First OR Assist

  • Carotid endarterectomies and TCAR

  • AAA stent graft repair, open AAA repair; aortic emergencies

  • Bypasses

  • AV fistula or shunt creations and elevation procedures

  • Below and above knee amputations

  • Lower extremity endarterectomies/thrombectomies

  • First rib resections

  • Venous procedures in the office

• 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…