MUSCP – OR Role Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Description Summary

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

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/ Purpose:

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the OR setting as first-assist in cardiac cases. The APP will join a busy Cardiothoracic Surgery division that includes 5 cardiac surgeons, 10 residents and a group of 4 cardiac surgery OR APPs. The division performs CABG, valve replacement, robotic heart surgery, left ventricular assist device placement, heart transplant and complex aortic surgical repair. The Cardiothoracic Surgery Division is a leader in surgical care for patients in the state of South Carolina.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40 

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: M-F 8-10 hour shifts pending OR schedule

APP is on call every fourth weekend (home call) and every fourth weekday (home call)

Patient Population Focus

Inpatient / OR only role

Patient Population Age Range

18 years-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. Minimum one year endoscopic vein harvest experience OR completion of cardiac surgery APP Fellowship training.

• Physician Assistant

or

• APRN License Type/Certification:
• AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (18 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting with Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification to work as first assist in the operating room.

Preferred Training:

• Physician Assistant

or

• AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (18 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.) with Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification to work as first assist in the operating room.

Preferred Experience: Two years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) in cardiac surgery first assist and EVH experience.

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 and to the Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

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

Basic Life Support (BLS).

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.

Job Duties

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• First assist role in operating room for cardiac surgery cases. On call every fourth weekend for emergency cases.
• 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 OR duties in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief
• Examples: Endoscopic vein harvest, radial artery harvest, cannulation and decannulation, closure of incisions, first assist in sternotomy cases and robotic cases, as well as transcatheter cases, etc.
• 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

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

Graduation from an approved Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies. Must be licensed in the state of South Carolina, and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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

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