MUSCP-Inpatient APP-Department of Urology

Job Description Summary

The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) interested in working full-time in the care of Urology patients. The APP will be on the Urology Inpatient service and will join a busy and thriving Urology Department that includes 14 Urologists, 15 Residents, 3 Fellows, and 8 Urology APPs. This APP will work closely with the physicians and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care to improve quality, throughput, patient experience and revenue metrics. The APP will demonstrate specialized skills and may perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures in the care of patients who have undergone operative and other invasive procedures. The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams, practicing in a collaborative environment necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001076 COM Urology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUSCP- (MUSC Physicians)

Job Title: MUSCP Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Department of Urology

Job Summary/ Purpose:
The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) interested in working full-time in the care of Urology patients. The APP will be on the Urology Inpatient service and will join a busy and thriving Urology Department that includes 14 Urologists, 15 Residents, 3 Fellows, and 8 Urology APPs.  This APP will work closely with the physicians and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care to improve quality, throughput, patient experience and revenue metrics.  The APP will demonstrate specialized skills and may perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures in the care of patients who have undergone operative and other invasive procedures. The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams, practicing in a collaborative environment necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt.

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm.

Patient Population Focus
Inpatient, Procedural Unit, Consultation.

Patient Population Age Range
0 years-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.

• PA

or

• APRN License Type/Certification:
  • 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 Training: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:

• PA

Or

• APRN License Type/Certification:
  • AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)

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:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for adult inpatient only positions
 

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 p