What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Practice / Primary Care Nurse Practitioner position at MUSC Health?
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to join 4 physicians in an established, progressive primary care practice located in Florence, SC.
About the position :
- 100% Outpatient
- 20-25 patients per day
- Access to on-site X-ray, lab, and specialty services
- Great specialty support within the community
- Quick ramp-up time with excellent local marketing and outreach support
Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Salaried / Exempt
Hours per week : 40
Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : Monday Thursday 8A-5P, Friday 8A-2P
Patient Population Focus : Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range : 13 years to 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.
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.
Preferred Experience : Minimum of 3 years of family medicine experience as a PA or FNP.
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 :
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.
