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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Heart Failure ICU - Columbia SC
MUSC Health, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Heart Failure ICU - Columbia SC
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MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Heart Failure ICU team within the nationally recognized MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Division for inpatient nights. This full‑time position offers the opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care to patients with advanced and complex cardiac disease, with a particular focus on heart failure.
Responsibilities
Providing direct patient care in the ICU, inpatient units, and outpatient clinic.
Managing and coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic heart failure.
Evaluating new and established patients.
Assisting with peer‑to‑peer approvals and care coordination.
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to deliver comprehensive, patient‑centered care.
Qualifications Required Minimum Training and Experience
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.
Preferred Training and Experience
Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, license type/certification identified below.
AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult patients (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.).
Minimum of 2 years as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP, cardiology and electrophysiology experience preferred.
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
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for pediatric inpatient positions
DHEC and DEA license
Job Duties
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 provides, 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.
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
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Heart Failure ICU - Columbia SC
role at
MUSC Health
MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Heart Failure ICU team within the nationally recognized MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Division for inpatient nights. This full‑time position offers the opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care to patients with advanced and complex cardiac disease, with a particular focus on heart failure.
Responsibilities
Providing direct patient care in the ICU, inpatient units, and outpatient clinic.
Managing and coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic heart failure.
Evaluating new and established patients.
Assisting with peer‑to‑peer approvals and care coordination.
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to deliver comprehensive, patient‑centered care.
Qualifications Required Minimum Training and Experience
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.
Preferred Training and Experience
Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, license type/certification identified below.
AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult patients (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.).
Minimum of 2 years as a PA, AGACNP or ACNP, cardiology and electrophysiology experience preferred.
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
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for pediatric inpatient positions
DHEC and DEA license
Job Duties
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 provides, 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.
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
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