Find your niche at South Carolina´s largest healthcare employer. Whether your career needs are schedule flexibility, benefits, training, or professional advancement, Palmetto Health is standing by to help find the job that’s perfect for you.
This position is in Columbia, SC.Palmetto Health received national recognition this year when it was named one of the top 100 places to work in health care for the second year in a row. Additionally, the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) awarded Palmetto Health Breast Center full accreditation. It is the only facility in South Carolinaand one of 70 in the entire country to receive this status. The Nurse Practitioner for the COPA Cancer Center applies advanced knowledge/clinical skills necessary to perform physical exams and review charts for patients at local Health Care Center. Evening and weekend work required. Key Responsibilities: o Performs physical exam for patients. o Review patient charts o Initiates, evaluates, reviews and changes orders for selected medications and diagnostic studies/treatments within physician preceptor approved protocols. o Acts as a liaison with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals within hospital, providing education, communication and support for healthcare staff, patients and families. Requirements:Education: graduate of an accredited school of nursing; graduate of certified or accredited Nurse Practitioner program.Experience: Minimum 2 years experience of nursing practice.Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: NP licensed in South Carolina and certification in practice area.Special Training: Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to treat patients; other training provided by department.At Palmetto Health we believe everyone should love the job theyre in. Thats why our first job is listening, to find out what our employees want and need, for both now and in the future. We value their time and talents. And as South Carolinas largest healthcare organization, were able to show our appreciation in big ways, through flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and unlimited opportunities for their personal and professional growth.We have three hospitals in two locations. Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland are located in the capital city of Columbia, one of CNN Money Magazines Most Affordable U.S. Markets. If youre considering relocating, Famously Hot Columbia, SC is ready to welcome you with our southern hospitality. Columbias cool factor is undeniable. This sultry southern city heats up year-round as a home base for historic exploration, the arts and family fun. Our historic state capital simmers with cool river-edged scenery, open-air restaurants, live music and sports. Columbias affordable cost of living and attractions like our world-class zoo, the Southeasts largest childrens museum and museums of art and history make it an ideal place to call home. Find out why Columbia is the new southern hotspot at www.columbiacvb.com.Our third hospital is located in the upstate town of Easley, where youll be just a short drive from the breathtaking Blue Ride Mountains and smooth Carolina beaches. This beautiful southern city is rich in Native American history and boasts some of the states most beautiful natural treasures, including the cascading wonder of Twin Falls, breathtaking vistas of Table Rock and the boaters delight, Lake Keowee.Palmetto Health offers a competitive salary, great benefits and a rewarding work environment. EOE.Search all of our open positions and apply online at www.palmettohealth.org