Advanced Practitioner Specialty-NP or PA
Company: Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Specialty Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Specialty Practice Nurse Practitioner Job Summary: Under the
supervision of the sponsoring physician, the Specialty Practice
Advanced Practitioner assists in coordinating and providing care to
patients along the continuum of hospitalization to the outpatient
setting. This position works in a non-primary care/specialty area
and may have some exposure to the operating room. For Positions in
SLD Heart & Vascular: Primary Heathcare Provider in the Heart
Failure Outpatient Clinic: Under the direct supervision of the
sponsoring physician and in collaboration with the Department of
Cardiology, the nurse practitioner will establish and clinical
manage an Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic at Roper Hospital.
Minimum Qualifications : Education: Graduate of a Nurse
Practitioner (NP) program accredited by an appropriate agency
recognized by the South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners
(SCSBME). Experience: Experience as a NP in a specialty practice or
hospital setting preferred . For Positions in SLD Heart & Vascular
- Experience : Strongly prefer at least five years nursing
experience in Cardiology as an Advanced Practitioner, working under
the direction/supervision of Cardiology. Demonstrated successful
experience in managing a Heart Failure clinic is preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner
in the state of South Carolina. Must have a current American Heart
Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Other certifications
may be required depending on the location of the position. Primary
Source Verification: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/ Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledgeable in basic patient care, as well as scope and
responsibility of an Advanced Practitioner. Knowledge of the
practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of
organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a
safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the
principles, methods and techniques of professional on-going patient
care. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the
public. Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to react calmly and
effectively in emergency situations. For Positions in SLD Heart &
Vascular : Thorough knowledge of current evidence-based practice
and standards of care for Heart Failure patients and related
pharmacology. Broad clinical knowledge, excellent patient
assessment skills and problem-solving ability are foundational.
Knowledge of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to
managing symptom distress in the chronically ill CHF patient is
required. Other: This position relies on the supervising physician
to be available for consultation, provide advice and assume care of
patients who have conditions that place them outside the scope of
practice. This position must b e able to utilize, understand and
physically operate clinical equipment as well as office equipment
such as computer terminals, telephones, etc. Ability to work under
pressure and in emergency situations. Empathy in communication with
families. Able to communicate accurately and positively with other
health professionals. Good interpersonal skills required. Ability
to perform arithmetic calculations with accuracy. Ability to
establish priorities and apply common sense approach to patient
care. Applicant/Employee Initials:___ Contacts: Must have ability
to deal with and successfully interact with patients, families,
visitors and physicians. Must work productively and diplomatically
with hospital staff and other employees, representing the program
and the organization in the most positive light. Specialty Practice
Physician Assistant Job Summary: Job Summary: Under the supervision
of the sponsoring physician, the Specialty Practice Advanced
Practitioner assists in coordinating and providing care to patients
along the continuum of hospitalization to the outpatient setting.
This position works in a non-primary care/specialty area and may
have some exposure to the operating room. For Positions in SLD
Heart and Vascular: Primary responsibility: Primary Heathcare
Provider in the Heart Failure Outpatient Clinic. Under the direct
supervision of the sponsoring physician and in collaboration with
the Department of Cardiology, the nurse practitioner will establish
and clinical manage an Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic at Roper
Hospital Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of a Physician
Assistant (PA) program accredited by an appropriate agency
recognized by the South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners
(SCSBME). Experience: Experience as a PA in a specialty practice or
hospital setting preferred. For Positions in SLD Heart and Vascular
- Experience: Strongly prefer at least five years nursing
experience in Cardiology as an Advanced Practitioner, working under
the direction/supervision of Cardiology. Demonstrated successful
experience in managing a Heart Failure clinic is preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Must be licensed and/or certified by
appropriate agencies as required by state law. Must be licensed by
SCSBME. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for
Healthcare Provider Card. Other certifications may be required
depending on the location of the position. Primary Source
Verification: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/ Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledgeable in basic patient care, as well as scope and
responsibility of an Advanced Practitioner. Knowledge of the
practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of
organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a
safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the
principles, methods and techniques of professional on-going patient
care. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the
public. Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking.
Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to react calmly and
effectively in emergency situations. Other: This position relies on
the supervising physician to be available for consultation, provide
advice and assume care of patients who have conditions that place
them outside the scope of practice. This position must be able to
utilize, understand and physically operate clinical equipment as
well as office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones,
etc. Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations.
Empathy in communication with families. Able to communicate
accurately and positively with other health professionals. Good
interpersonal skills required. Ability to perform arithmetic
calculations with accuracy. Ability to establish priorities and
apply common sense approach to patient care. Contacts: Must have
ability to deal with and successfully interact with patients,
families, visitors and physicians. Must work productively and
diplomatically with hospital staff and other employees,
representing the program and the organization in the most positive
light.
Keywords: Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Mount Pleasant , Advanced Practitioner Specialty-NP or PA, Other , Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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