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Lexington Medical Center Swansea, SC

Nurse Practitioner (CMC)

Lex Health Swansea Full Time Day Shift 8-5 Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship. Job Summary Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic tests. Interprets the data, develops and implements a plan of treatment, follows through on a continuum of patient care across the health-illness continuum and life span within protocols set forth and approved by both the Nurse Practitioner and CMC Physicians. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: None. Minimum Years of Experience: None. Substitutable Education & Experience: None. Required Certifications/Licensure: Maintains current licensure as RN in the State of South Carolina; Obtains and maintains certification by appropriate credentialing organization recognized by South Carolina as Nurse Practitioner Required Training: None. Essential Functions Documents all situations, both internally and externally, that may arise out of the ordinary or are necessary to maintain accurate patient charts/records. Provides diagnosis and treatment of common acute illnesses; prevention and maintenance health care to patients with stable chronic illnesses; and performs interim physical examinations for healthy patients within prescribed guidelines: Elicits appropriate present and past medical history and review of systems. Performs appropriate physical examination and orders appropriate diagnostic studies. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in history and physical. Establishes appropriate differential diagnosis. Assesses stability of chronic illness and compliance with present therapy; monitors for complications of disease or therapy. Establishes appropriate treatment plan. Assesses need for hospitalization or physician intervention. Determines timing for follow-up and orders appropriate referrals. Counsels regarding health maintenance and disease prevention, and provides anticipatory guidance as appropriate. Provides health education to patients about ways to improve, promote, and maintain their health status, including but not limited to providing educational information on disease/disease processes, self-care practices, and positive lifestyle choices (i.e. diabetes, safe sex, weight loss, smoking cessation, etc.). Maintains accurate records, medication lists, and documentation of care and follow-up for administrative purposes and reimbursement of services. Adheres to agreed-upon format/protocol for documentation or records. Reviews and updates problem list at least on annual visit/episodic visit by patient and initiates problem and medication lists on new patients seen. Documents telephone calls with patients and specialists. Maintains competence in clinical practice. Identifies the knowledge and skills needed through self-assessment, peer review, and supervisory review. Participates in a variety of educational activities in order to maintain and increase competency. Uses continuing education opportunities as a basis for expanding medical knowledge and improving clinical skills, and incorporates these into the daily practice of medicine. Participates in developing, implementing, and interpreting quality assurance/risk management programs. Duties & Responsibilities Supervises and intervenes with clinical issues and supports/directs triage by clinical staff when necessary. Implements clinical education and training or clinical staff when necessary. Is available for feedback on call-back and triage issues as needed. Identifies barriers to patient care flow or delivery, and assists at formulating corrective action. Adheres to the drug formulary developed by the practice. Prescribes within the practice agreement set forth by supervising physicians 100% of the time. Ensures updated and accurate practice agreement every 2 years as set forth in rules and regulations for prescribing authority. Maintains confidentiality of patient and of patient/practice information with no infractions as noted by supervision. Maintains current signed protocols reviewed and revised annually and as needed Regularly maintains a neat appearance and adheres to department/corporation dress, including the wearing of appropriate identification. Demonstrates responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of products, supplies, equipment, and time to ensure the timely completion of duties and to promote financial viability through provision of services at a reasonable cost. Employee follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment. Performs all other duties as assigned. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient/Outpatient - Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Job Description Summary The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) interested in working full-time with a focus on inpatient consults and rounding on post procedure patients for a busy procedural service across Main Hospital, Ashley River Tower and Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and cross coverage in outpatient clinics including VIRAC pre op clinic, follow up clinics at Health West, Health East and Summey Children’s Pavilion. This aligns with the continued expansion of APP scope of practice within the Radiology division’s APP team. The APP will serve as a dedicated health care professional in the busy and thriving Vascular & Interventional Radiology (VIR) Division that includes eleven (11) Vascular and Interventional Radiologists and nine (9) APPs. The APP will enhance the continuity of care within VIR for adult and pediatric patients. APP will participate in all patient care with participation in initiatives to enhance patient flow and revenue streams for the division and health system. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004540 COM RAD Interventional Radiology CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Four 10-hour shifts per week, rotating days (This rotation is Monday – Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays) Patient Population Focus Inpatient, Procedural Unit, Management/Consultation. Patient Population Age Range 0 years-death Required Minimum Training and Experience 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. Physician Assistant APRN License Type/Certification: FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience with adult and pediatric patients as a PA or NP. 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) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief. These procedures will include: Performance of image-guided procedures: tunneled and non-tunneled central line placement and removal, port device placement and removal, PCN tube exchange/removal, biliary tube exchange, paracentesis, thoracentesis and G/GJ tube exchange. Examine and write orders as directed by their supervising MD for admissions and undefined undefined Initiates referrals to other health care providers, 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 Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician 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 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 If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Outpatient – Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Job Description Summary The successful applicant will be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time with a focus on staffing in outpatient clinics in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley and on the hospital campus patients to support a busy procedural service across. This aligns with the continued expansion of APP scope of practice within the Radiology division’s APP team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will serve as a dedicated health care professional in the busy and thriving Vascular & Interventional Radiology (VIR) Division that includes eleven (11) Vascular and Interventional Radiologists and nine (9) APPs. The APP will enhance the continuity of care within VIR for adult and pediatric patients. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will participate in all patient care with participation in initiatives to enhance patient flow and revenue streams for the division and health system. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004540 COM RAD Interventional Radiology CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Job Description: The successful applicant will be an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) interested in working full-time with a focus on staffing in outpatient clinics in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley and on the hospital campus patients to support a busy procedural service across. This aligns with the continued expansion of APP scope of practice within the Radiology division’s APP team. The APP will serve as a dedicated health care professional in the busy and thriving Vascular & Interventional Radiology (VIR) Division that includes eleven (11) Vascular and Interventional Radiologists and nine (9) APPs. The APP will enhance the continuity of care within VIR for adult and pediatric patients. APP will participate in all patient care with participation in initiatives to enhance patient flow and revenue streams for the division and health system. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 5 8-hour shifts per week, Monday – Friday. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Patient Population Focus Outpatient, Procedural Unit, Management/Consultation. Patient Population Age Range 0 years-death Required Minimum Training and Experience 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. Physician Assistant or APRN License Type/Certification: FNP (Family NP): (birth to death) Stable chronic disease state management, primary care across the lifespan. Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate. New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience with adult and pediatric patients as a PA or NP. Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year, post training, procedural/critical care experience for the NP. 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) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief. These procedures will include: Performance of image-guided procedures: tunneled and non-tunneled central line placement and removal, port device placement and removal, PCN tube exchange/removal, biliary tube exchange, paracentesis, thoracentesis and G/GJ tube exchange. Examine and write orders as directed by their supervising MD for admissions and undefined undefined Initiates referrals to other health care providers, 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 Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician 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 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. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Stroke Neurology

Job Description Summary The successful applicant will be an Outpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in working full-time in the care of patients with Neurological Disease, treating patients with a diagnosis of Stroke, as well as other neurological vascular diagnosis. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will join a busy and thriving Stroke Division that includes 6 Vascular Neurologists, 2 Fellows, 2 additional Outpatient APPs, and 2 Inpatient APPs. MUSC is a Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Certified Center with an emphasis on interdisciplinary care, a busy clinical practice, active research center and many collaborations on campus. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000985 COM Neurology CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM or 8:30AM to 5:30PM, 4 hour clinic blocks x 7 clinics p/week. 1 half day dedicated toward Clinical Coordination and Chronic Care Management. Patient Population Focus : Outpatient Patient Population Age Range 18 years-death Required Minimum Training and Experience 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: Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as a Advanced Practice Nurse (FNP or APNP) with the SC Board of Nursing. Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). 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. 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 as noted below. Preferred Training and Experience Degree of Supervision After orientation and training, under the supervision of the respective Stroke Neurologists, the candidate will manage patients with presenting with various diagnoses associated with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Neurological diagnoses. 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 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 Assesses, diagnoses, and manages outpatients with neurological symptoms, primarily related to patient presenting with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Neurological Diagnosis. Recognizes and assesses changes in patient status, intervening when necessary. Implements measures to minimize risk. 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 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 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. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care