Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Provider

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to join a well-established and very busy hematology and oncology practice.

Job Description

• Monday - Friday schedule
• Radiation oncology on site
• IV therapy on site
• Physician support and experienced staff
• Service area population of 250,000

Benefits

• 3 days for CME + CME allowance
• PTO
• Employer funded retirement account + additional employer match for retirement contributions
• Occurrence malpractice coverage
• Epic EMR

Requirements

• 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.
• For Physician Assistant: AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP) for adult patients (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting.
• For FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan.
• Minimum of 3 years of family medicine experience as a PA or FNP.
• All licenses and 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

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 Supervising/Collaborating Physician:
  • Cryotherapy
  • Incision and drainage of wounds
  • Simple skin biopsies
  • Intramuscular, subcutaneous and other advanced 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

Community Overview

Florence, SC is centrally located only one hour to the SC coast (Myrtle Beach area) and an easy drive to the mountains. Florence is a bustling center of industry, healthcare, education, retail, culture, and recreation and reflects the many charms and lifestyle of a true Southern city. In Florence, the pace is manageable, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the people are friendly. We think you'll agree that Florence is a great place to live.

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a regional acute care facility comprised of 396 beds, more than 1,500 employees, and nearly 250 physicians representing all major specialties dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the citizens of Northeastern South Carolina. We offer acute care, diagnostic services, women's health, orthopedic services, cancer care, cardiac services, general and laparoscopic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency/trauma care, community health services, and more.

At MUSC Health, we empower you to change what’s possible by transforming expertise, learning, and discovery into unrivaled patient-centered care in your setting. Our physician-led organization embraces and demonstrates our values of compassion, teamwork, diversity, accountability, and innovation. With ties to South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health science center in Charleston, we are committed to preserving and optimizing human life throughout the state through our vision to lead health innovation for the lives we touch. We support you with a competitive compensation and benefits plan, career and professional development opportunities, and access to the resources of an academic medical center.