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- Assumes responsibility for the management of care for assigned patient caseload within specialty areas of Family Practice and Developmental Disabilities. Evaluates patients' condition(s) and makes decisions regarding hospital admission and readmits patients when they return to a DDSN Regional Center. Diagnoses medical disorders and provides treatment as required to meet the health needs of consumers in assigned case load. Documents medical status in SOAP format utilizing THERAP. Assist in coverage of other medical providers case load as required.
- Prepares medical histories and examines new consumers admitted to a DDSN Regional Center. Performs annual physicals on all consumers in assigned case load. Performs admission procedures, including appropriate family history and complete physical examinations; distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings; orders diagnostic testing including radiological and laboratory studies; accurately interprets findings.
- Determines a daily plan of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Writes daily orders for fluids, medications, nutrition, and respiratory management; evaluates patient response to medical treatment and makes changes; documents progress of patients and writes discharge/death summaries. Quarterly progress notes will be completed and submitted on all consumers on nurse practitioners case load.
- Performs appropriate procedures including wound treatment and wound suturing as situations warrant. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as required to address patient care. Monitors delivered care for the consumers.
- Participates with staff physicians on a flexible rotation basis providing medical coverage to consumers after hours, during holidays, and on weekends as per schedule. Provide on-call duties.
- Primary responsible or assists in the coordination of specialty clinics on campus including, but not limited to, neurology and psychiatry.
- Writes orders for medical/dental sedation and premeds as required.
- Reviews newly hired employees health records, tests, and immunizations.
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- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
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- None
- 1 year to 2 years
- 3 years to 5 years
- 6 years or more
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- Career Fair
- Social Media
- SCWORKS
- Indeed
- DDSN Employee or Recruiter
- Other
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nurse practitioner, institutional - Florence, SC , USA, United States - State of South Carolina
Description
Salary: $ $70.00 HourlyLocation : Florence County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 164167
Agency: DDSN-Pee Dee Regional Center
Opening Date: 04/22/2024
Closing Date: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA55
Position Number:: 999999
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Scheduled hours may vary
Pay Band: Band 8
Opening Date: 04/22/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Online applications must be submitted at You must include ALL current and previous work history and education
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
About Pee Dee Regional Center
Pee Dee Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level acceptable to the Board to include clinical experience. Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina (Board).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and skill in assessment and management of physical and psychosocial health of persons, families and groups. Knowledge of physical and mental assessment skills for normal and high-risk patients. Knowledge of risk screening and developmental assessment tools. Knowledge of equipment for the care of patients in specialty area(s). Ability to interpret laboratory findings. Ability to incorporate explanations and health education into the care of assigned patients, staff and their families. Ability to design and conduct nursing research utilizing an extensive understanding of the research process. Ability to function as a role model for both nursing staff and student nurse practitioners. Ability to effectively use community resources to facilitate discharge planning for high-risk patients. Knowledge of the prescription and monitoring of psychotropic medications including the use in conjunction with medications to address physical diseases/conditions.
Additional Comments
About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.
EEO Statement: DDSN provides 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.
Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.
Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.
Supplemental Questions: 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. A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
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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Do you understand the following statement? If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense after your 17th birthday, you MUST list this information under agency-wide question #1 & #2 regardless of how long ago the conviction(s) took place (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record). This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. You may only omit minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets & seatbelt violations, 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 may be grounds for termination. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please inquire before you complete your application.
In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
Which of the following best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
At the time of this application, are you licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina (Board)?
How many years of experience do you currently possess working with direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities?
Please describe your experience working with direct support of persons with intellectual and related disabilities. N/A for None.
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Are you able to work on holidays, weekends, and/or late/early hours when needed?
Are you a current/past employee of SCDDSN (to include Coastal Regional Center, Midlands Regional Center, Pee Dee Regional Center, Saleeby Center, Whitten Regional Center, and/or Central Office)?
If you answered Yes to the above question, please list which location(s). N/A for No.
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Are you a current/past employee of a SC State Agency?
If you answered Yes to the above question, please list the current or previous SC State Agency that you have worked for. N/A for No.
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Do you possess a valid SC driver's license and reliable transportation?
How did you hear about this position?
If you answered DDSN Employee or Recruiter please list the name of the employee or recruiter. If you listed Other please list the source below.
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I understand that ONLY a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included ALL current and previous work history and education and know that my resume will NOT be accepted nor reviewed to determine if I have met the qualifications of the position; it will be passed over. Additionally, the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. By checking Yes I certify that I have followed the application instructions.