Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly/Non-exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Varies

Patient Population Focus: Emergency Department Management

Patient Population Age Range: 13years-death

Required Minimum Training: 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

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

Preferred Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN
  • FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification

Preferred Experience:

• FNP with current Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certification
• At least 2 years of Emergency Room experience 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.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

All certifications must be current and complete prior to start date:

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient positions
• 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
• 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 the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief:
  • Administration of Local and Digital Anesthesia
  • Complicated and Uncomplicated Repair of Lacerations
  • Removal of Foreign Bodies from Eyes, Ears, Nose, Skin, and Wounds
  • Trepination of Subungual Hematomas
  • Incision and Drainage of Abscesses
  • Urethral Catheterization
  • Placement of Peripheral Venous Access
  • Placement of Central Lines [with proof of competency]
  • Placement of Thoracostomy
  • Endotracheal Intubation [with proof of competency]
  • ACLS
  • Arterial Puncture
  • Venipuncture
  • Lumbar Puncture [with proof of competency]
  • Application of Splints
  • Arthrocentesis