Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Radiology

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
• Employer: University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000068190

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 4, 10-hour shifts per week, Monday – Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Rotating day off.

Patient Population Focus

Inpatient, Procedural Unit, Management/Consultation.

Required Minimum APP 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.

• FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.

Required APRN Experience: Minimum of 1 year, post training, procedural/critical care experience for the NP.

Preferred APP Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience with adult and pediatric patients as a PA or NP.

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.

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief. These procedures will include:
• Performance of image-guided procedures: non-tunneled central line placement, tunneled central line removal, paracentesis, drainage/aspiration, lumbar punctures
• Examine and write orders as directed by their supervising MD for
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• 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
• Provide outpatient support by consultations via clinic as well as phone consultation and facilitate appropriate scheduling and follow up care as needed.

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.