Job Description Summary
The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in the care of patients with gynecologic cancer. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will join a busy Division that includes 7 Gynecologic Oncologist. The Division specializes in the diagnosis surgery treatment and management of cervical cancer endometrial cancer ovarian cancer uterine cancer and vulvar cancer with compassion and thoroughness.
Entity University Medical Associates UMA Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000987 COM Obstetrics & Gynecology CC
Pay Rate Type Salary
Pay Grade Health-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift
Job Description
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
· Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief including endometrial biopsies colposcopies vulvar biopsies wound debridement and vacuum therapy
· Develop and implement the Womens Inclusive Sexual Health Clinic WISH for patients with active cancer· and those in remission who are experiencing sexual health function issues
· Manage a Survivorship Clinic for patients who have survived cancer weekly at Hollings Cancer Center Tidelands in Murrells Inlet and as needed in other outreach locations i.e. Florence and Bluffton
· Provide on call services for inpatient population in coordination with supervising physicians
· Assure optimal outcomes for patients in a time-efficient manner while maintaining customer satisfaction andinstitutional goals working with multi-disciplinary team
· Initiates referrals to other health care provides andor 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 qualityperformance 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 CNEsCMEs etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
Fair Labor Standards Act Status SalariedExempt
Hours per week 40 hours per week
Scheduled Work Hours Shift Monday-Friday 800am- 500pm
Patient Population Focus Inpatient Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range 13 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.
APRN License Type Certification
· AGPNPANP 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.
Experience Minimum of 2 years experience as a PA FNP or ANP in Womens Health or Surgical Oncology.
Preferred Training and Experience Training Physician Assistant PA or if APRN License TypeCertification identified below
· AGACNPACNP Adult Gerontology Acute Care NPAcute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult pts 13 years to death acutely ill or injured potentially unstable or technologically dependent vents drips monitors etc.
· WHNP Women s Health NP 12 years to death OBGYN services and well women care. Only eligible to work in womens health however not certified to deliver babies.
Additional Job Description
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 handswristselbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Maintain 2040 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 andor 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 confinedcramped spaces.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us
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