Job Description Summary

The Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric CT Surgery is actively recruiting for an APP.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003832 COM SURG CT Pediatric Cardiac Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose: Under the direction of the departmental Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons, the Advanced Practice Provider will enhance the quality and efficiency of patient care in the operating room as well as the pre-operative and post-operative settings.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Friday 7 am- 5 pm for those in the OR , 8 am - 5 pm for the APP on stepdown and doing preop work ups and consults. One week a month and one weekend a month on call. Call is 24 hours including days and nights.

Patient Population Focus
Inpatient, Outpatient, Operating Room/First Assist, Procedural Unit, ICU, Cardiac catheterization lab, Consultation.

Patient Population Age Range
0years-all adults with congenital heart disease

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.

1. Physician Assistant

or

2. APRN License Type/Certification:

• PCPNP/PNP (Primary Care Pediatric NP or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner): Pediatric and Adult patients (birth to all ages, 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.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a CT surgical PA, FNP or ANP preferred however fresh graduates will also be considered.

Preferred Training and Experience

Training:

1. Physician Assistant

or

2. APRN

• PACNP (Pediatric Acute Care NP): Pediatric pts (birth to age 21), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable or technologically dependent.

Experience: Minimum 2-year experience in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, including experience in the operating room as a first or second assistant. Require RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist) certification to first or second assistant in the operating room (OR). Demonstrates an ability to collaborate in a positive, collegial manner with coworkers and other disciplines; however fresh graduates will also be considered.

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).

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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

  • Closure of surgical incisions using accepted techniques, as directed by the attending surgeon.

  • Insertion and removal of required tubes, lines, drains including arterial, venous, chest drains, chest lines and pacing wires, as directed by surgeon.

  • Assisting in the OR, cathlab, ICU on all surgical cases and procedures performed by the division

• 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

• Will require assistance with all aspects of surgery to repair pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, heart +/- lung transplantation including donor harvest which includes travel.

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.

Additional Job Description

The Department of Surgery is dedicated to ensuring the voices of our trainees, staff, faculty, and patients are heard; their thoughts are respected and their feelings are valued. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture dedicated to helping shape the field of surgery to be more diverse. We value our residents, fellows, faculty, and staff of every race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Our goal is to continue to expand our diversity within our talented team, which leads to even more inclusive patient-centered care. Please click on the link below to learn more about our diversity efforts.

https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/surgery/diversity-and-inclusion

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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