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- Assumes responsibility for the care of assigned patients in collaboration with the physician preceptor and other members of the interdisciplinary health team. Performs assessments, orders, interprets, performs diagnostic tests, provides plan of care and treatments to patients with acute and chronic condition. Conducts daily rounds and participates in treatment team meetings. Coordinates continuity of care to clients in collaboration with the physician preceptor.
- Provides leadership in the patient care management through evaluation, modification, and documentation including assessment of the patient's response to therapy, changes in condition, and therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes. Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications, and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions. Performs reassessments when patient's condition warrants and performs annual reassessments on assigned patients per policy. Refers HPH patients for emergency or specialty consultation as indicated.
- Applies principles of crisis management in assisting the patient and family experiencing complex acute, critical, and chronic illness. Creates aclimate of mutual trust and establishes partnerships with patients. Functions as patient advocate.
- Participates in peer review activities and performance improvement activities, monitoring and ensuring the quality of health care practice. Attends meetings as assigned.
- Promotes valuing of lifelong learning and evidence-based practice while continually acquiring knowledge. Participates in the continuing education of the nursing staff. Maintains Licensure/Certification Educational requirements and mandatory training requirements.
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice. Adheres to HIPPA and Corporate Compliance requirements. Maintains competency in MAPS, CPR, and SCEIS Leaming Modules.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
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nurse practitioner, institutional - Anderson, SC , USA, United States - State of South Carolina
Description
Salary: $81, $150,585.00 AnnuallyLocation : Anderson County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 162800
Agency: Department of Mental Health-Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Division: Professional Services
Opening Date: 04/23/2024
Closing Date: 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA55
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Normal work schedule will be discussed during the interview.
Pay Band: Band 9
Hiring Range - Min.: $115,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $115,000.00
Opening Date: 03/25/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED
*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Patric B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 Highway 252, Anderson, South Carolina 29621.
As the Nurse Practitioner, working under the supervision of the physician preceptor, provides Psychiatric/ Medical management to patients of Harris Hospital, you will provide primary care to patients with complex, acute, critical and chronic health conditions, including the delivery of care to patients experiencing episodic illness, exacerbation of chronic illness, or terminal illness and emergency medical care and/or crisis behavior management. This role is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health team. Acts as a resource person to nursing and allied health personnel.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
State Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level acceptable to the Board to include clinical experience.
Agency Requirement: Requires a nursing license and official recognition by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in the extended role with authorized prescriptive authority in South Carolina.
Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
The selected candidate must possess critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application
completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
Are you a graduate of an accredited school with a nursing license and official recognition by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in the extended role with authorized prescriptive authority in South Carolina?
Have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?
If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.
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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?
How did you hear about our vacancy?
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