Job Description SummaryThe 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.
EntityUniversity Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Cost CenterCC000987 COM Obstetrics & Gynecology CC
Pay Rate TypeSalary
Pay GradeHealth-33
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Work ShiftJob DescriptionThis position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried/Exempt Hours per week: 40 hours per week Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm
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:- 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: Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PA, FNP or ANP in Women's Health or Surgical Oncology.
Preferred Training and ExperienceTraining: Physician Assistant (PA) or if APRN, License Type/Certification identified below:
- AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute 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) OB/GYN services and well women care. Only eligible to work in women's health; however, not certified to deliver babies.
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 Women's 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 and institutional goals working with multi-disciplinary team
- 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 DescriptionPhysical RequirementsContinuous 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. 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!
