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Job Description Summary

The division is actively recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider interested in working full-time in the care of patients with diabetes who are preparing for surgery.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001073 COM SURG Surgical Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

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 care of patients with diabetes who are preparing for surgery. The APP will coordinate with multiple surgical divisions to identify patients with diabetes who need surgery. The APP will perform an assessment and provide an individualized pre-habilitation framework so patients can train for surgery. The goal is to maximize patient health before a surgical procedure and teach patients life-long skills to help them better manage their health after surgery. The provider will need to coordinate care with surgical teams, endocrinology support, and anesthesia pre-operative teams. The provider will also work closely with a data abstractor to assist with obtaining and documenting important information to track patient outcomes.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm. No call or weekends required.

Patient Population Focus
This is primarily an outpatient clinic position. Occasional inpatient evaluation may be required.

Patient Population Age Range
13 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.

1. Physician Assistant

or

2. 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.

Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a PA, FNP or ANP.

Preferred Training and Experience

Preferred Training: Clinical Nurse Specialist in Advanced Diabetes Management.

Preferred Experience: Experience managing patients with diabetes and/or advanced diabetes management training.

CDCES qualification.

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 (list job tasks)

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations 10%

• 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 10%

• Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician 5%

• Documents and bills for direct care provided 10%

• Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice 5%

• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research 5%

• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization 5%

• Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education 5%

• Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members 5%

• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law 5%

• Coordinate with multiple surgical divisions to identify patients with diabetes who need surgery. 5%

• Perform an assessment of pre-operative patients and provide an individualized pre-habilitation framework so patients can train for surgery with the goal to maximize patient health before a surgical procedure and teach patients life-long skills to help them better manage their health after surgery. 10%

• Coordinate care with surgical teams, endocrinology support, and anesthesia pre-operative teams. 5%

• Work closely with a data abstractor to assist with obtaining and documenting important information to track patient outcomes.5%

• Work closely with South Carolina Surgical Quality Collaborative and Diabetes Free South Carolina leadership as the MUSC point of contact for the prehabilitation program. 10%

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

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 350 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 350 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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

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