Virtual PRN Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) | MUSC Health Department of Emergency Medicine | Telehealth

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Responsibilities

  • Provides direct care to patients through virtual assessments of all ED lobby patients.
  • Takes a concise history and physical examination.
  • Assigns patients to an appropriate treatment location.
  • Places initial custom-tailored diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
  • Evaluates and treats based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results.
  • Communicates with the ED care team about critical presentations, changes in condition, or abnormal diagnostic testing.
  • Initiates referrals to other health care providers and consults with the attending physician or collaborating physician.
  • Documents and bills for direct care provided.
  • Enhances the patient experience by delivering outstanding care and exceptional customer service.
  • Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
  • Participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
  • Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or APRN.
  • 3 years' experience as APP in Emergency Medicine and experience in Telehealth.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for adult inpatient positions.
  • DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to the first day.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Two years clinical experience required, at least one year in a specialty area of care.
  • Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate.
  • New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment and obtain certification within six months.
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