State of South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner/ Simpsonville Clinic
State of South Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina, United States, 29601
Job Responsibilities
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: Greater Greenville Mental Health Center - Simpsonville Clinic
20 Powderhorn Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Under clinical supervision of supervising physician and programmatic supervision of Medical Director, provide direct patient care and evaluations (PMA's, etc.) to Adult, Children, and Adolescent Clients within the scope of S.C. Nurse Practitioner authority, coordinate care, supervise treatment team and provide direct supervision where applicable.
Job functions include, but are not limited to:
(1) Provides clinical assessments, medication management, medication administration and individual treatment to Adult, Children, and Adolescent Clients. Prescribes psychotropic medications according to written protocols. Monitors medication compliance, response, side effects, and outcomes of treatment.
(2) Provides leadership for treatment teams and provides guidance and consultation function for nursing staff.
(3) Provides backup and consultation to center RN's. Functions as an active participant in clinical staffing for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment planning.
(4) Provides education concerning medication and treatment modalities for patients.
(5) Provides phone consultation to patients with medication/treatment issues and questions. Links center patients to appropriate medical and community services when applicable.
(6) Orders lab work and screens incoming lab work per protocol.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse with official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner by the SC Board of Nursing, practicing in the extended role with prescriptive authority in the state of S.C. Related nursing experience.
Additional Comments
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 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:
* 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* State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
An attached academic transcript is preferred for credentialing purposes, as you will be asked to provide a transcript if interviewed, however it is not required and will not prevent you from being considered for this position if not immediately provided.
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: Greater Greenville Mental Health Center - Simpsonville Clinic
20 Powderhorn Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Under clinical supervision of supervising physician and programmatic supervision of Medical Director, provide direct patient care and evaluations (PMA's, etc.) to Adult, Children, and Adolescent Clients within the scope of S.C. Nurse Practitioner authority, coordinate care, supervise treatment team and provide direct supervision where applicable.
Job functions include, but are not limited to:
(1) Provides clinical assessments, medication management, medication administration and individual treatment to Adult, Children, and Adolescent Clients. Prescribes psychotropic medications according to written protocols. Monitors medication compliance, response, side effects, and outcomes of treatment.
(2) Provides leadership for treatment teams and provides guidance and consultation function for nursing staff.
(3) Provides backup and consultation to center RN's. Functions as an active participant in clinical staffing for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment planning.
(4) Provides education concerning medication and treatment modalities for patients.
(5) Provides phone consultation to patients with medication/treatment issues and questions. Links center patients to appropriate medical and community services when applicable.
(6) Orders lab work and screens incoming lab work per protocol.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse with official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner by the SC Board of Nursing, practicing in the extended role with prescriptive authority in the state of S.C. Related nursing experience.
Additional Comments
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 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:
* 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* State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
An attached academic transcript is preferred for credentialing purposes, as you will be asked to provide a transcript if interviewed, however it is not required and will not prevent you from being considered for this position if not immediately provided.