Emergency Medicine APP (NP)- MUSC Health PeeDee Division

Nurse Practitioner

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a leading regional acute care facility comprised of 396 patient beds and more than 1,500 employees and nearly 300 physicians representing all major specialties. We are dedicated to serving the health care needs of people living in northeastern South Carolina. MUSC Health Florence Medical Center combines advanced technology, medical innovation, and proven treatment methods to benefit our patients. Our extensive range of services includes heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, minimally invasive orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostics, women's health, and rehabilitation services. When unexpected medical situations arise, our Emergency Department (ED/ER) is ready to respond. The hospital's Chest Pain Center is the first in the region to have been accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). MUSC Health Florence Medical Center's advanced Primary Stroke Center, recognized by The Joint Commission, shows the hospital's commitment to the highest standards in the country for stroke care.

Job Description

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services for patients in our PeeDee Division including Florence, Black River, and Marion, SC.
• 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 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.
• Performs therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill, and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN.
• APRN with FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) certification (birth to death) for stable chronic disease state management and primary care across the lifespan.
• Preferred: FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification.
• At least 2 years of Emergency Room experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

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.
• 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.
• Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted.

Compensation Information

Very competitive compensation and benefits.