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State of South Carolina

APRN- Nurse Practitioner, Non-Inst - Myrtle Beach, Conway, Kingstree or Georgeto

State of South Carolina, Conway, South Carolina, United States, 29526


Salary:

$105,000.00 - $115,898.00 Annually

Location :

Horry County, SC

Job Type:

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number:

167618

Agency:

Department of Mental Health-MHC Waccamaw

Division:

Conway

Opening Date:

10/24/2024

Closing Date:

11/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code::

EA50

Position Number::

00000000

Normal Work Schedule::

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band:

Band 9

Hiring Range - Min.:

$105,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.:

$115,898.00

Opening Date:

08/02/2024

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures::

AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. 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

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 can be located at one of four WCMH Clinical Locations - Conway, Myrtle Beach, Georgetown or Kingstree Clinics.

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***

Responsibilities and duties for APRN-NP Non-Institutional included, but not limited to:

Must be a licensed registered nurse and recognized as a Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina certified by a nationally recognized nursing organization which certifies nursing practicing in an extended role. Must be currently certified in psychiatric mental health nursing approved by the Board of Nursing for advance psychiatric nursing. This is a requirement of this position and applicants without these qualifications can't be considered for employment in this role.

Under limited supervision by the Chief of Psychiatric Services, must be able to work independently, exercising judgement and seeking guidance as needed. Position will be providing medical and psychiatric evaluation to adult patients.

Provides advanced psychiatric nursing care to include provision of preventive healthcare and/or evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions under approved written protocols and written practice agreement with collaborating physicians. The position requires full coverage for adult and geriatric patients and will be available to child and adolescent patients on an emergency or back up basis as needed.

Position will require lifting, standing, sitting, bending and being able to move easily about the clinic at Waccamaw Center for Mental health where work environment is non institutional clinical setting.

Maintains documentation of charts and other records in accordance with Federal, State, Local, SCDMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, CARF and HIPAA standards.

Provides comprehensive psychiatric, psychopharmacological and risk assessment/management for adult patients in accordance with educations credentials and all clinical presentations across the continuum.

Collaborates with physician supervisor to establish protocols for scope of practice.

Supervise practices pertinent to psychiatric diagnosis, pharmacological management and any other treatment. Knowledge of pharmacology necessary for prescribing and monitoring medications.

Individualized goal directed intervention that are safe and effective are the responsibility of this role to provide.

Clinical presentations utilizing nursing practice standards in collaboration with members of the health care team to achieve identified outcomes is essential duty.

Orders lab work and reviews incoming lab work. Ability to interpret laboratory findings and results of other common diagnostic tests. Must be able to incorporate appropriate explanations and education into the care of the assigned clients and families.

Meets productivity requirements as outlined by Center Administration.

Provides clinical consultation and supervision to WCMH staff in interdisciplinary staffing's, crisis/emergency situations and cases follow ups.

Ability to function as an effective team member.

Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Travel may be required between WCMH clinics. If so, state vehicle is provided.

Other related duties may be assigned by the Medical Director and/or Executive Director of WCMH.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

MINIMUM and ADDITIONAL Requirements:

State Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's or doctoral level acceptable to Board to include clinical experience. Related nursing experience with at least 5 years' experience as a Psychiatric NP. Certification in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support is required.

Agency Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's or doctoral level acceptable to Board to include clinical experience. Related nursing experience with at least 5 years' experience as a Psychiatric NP. Certification in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support is required.

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

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 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:• 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

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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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.

01

Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

YesNo

02

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.

Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

03

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?

YesNo

04

How did you hear about our vacancy?

SC State Jobs Portal/Careers.SC. GOVIndeedCollege/Alumni Carrer ServicesFriend/RelativeReferral from current DMH employeeOther (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.. ) please specify

05

If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:

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If you answered "Other" for question 4, please indicate from where below:

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open"). Please note this job will come close to minimum of scale and not top of scale.

08

Do you have a master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and are you a licensed advance practice nurse? This is a requirement of the position. Please attach copy of your degree to application.

YesNo

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Do you have at least five years of nursing experience as Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner and have practiced in the extended role with prescriptive authority in the State of South Carolina? This is a requirement of the position. Please provide verification attached to your application.

YesNo

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Have you ever worked in a community mental health setting?

YesNo

Required Question