Nurse Practitioner - Oncology

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

About the position:

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

We will provide:

• 3 Days for CME + CME Allowance
• PTO
• Employer funded retirement account + additional employer match for retirement contributions
• Occurrence Malpractice Coverage
• Epic EMR

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8a-5p
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range: 13 years to death

Required Training and Experience

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

  • AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), 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.

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 3 years of obstetrics/gynecology experience as a PA or FNP. Gynecologic oncology a plus.

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).

• 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
• Management of chemotherapy and immunotherapy patients
• 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

At MUSC Health, we empower you to Change Whats 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 Carolinas 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.