Nurse Practitioner I Non-Institutional (Orangeburg)

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center, 2319 St. Mattews Road Orangeburg SC 29118.

As the Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional, under limited supervision you will provide medical and psychiatric evaluation to clients across the age span.

Responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner, Non - Institutional:

• Provide individualized goal directed interventions that are safe and effective to clients of all ages (as credentialed) and clinical presentations utilizing nursing practice standards and in collaboration with members of the health care team to achieve identified outcomes.

Provide comprehensive psychiatric, psychopharmacological and risk assessment/management for patients of all ages (in accordance with educational credentials) and all clinical presentations across the continuum.

Collaborate with physician supervisor to establish protocols. Supervise practices are pertinent to psychiatric diagnosis, pharmacological management and any other treatment.

• Must meet productivity requirements as outlined by Center Administration.
• Consistently adheres to Compliance policies and Code of Conduct of the organization. Demonstrate compliance with relevant safety accreditation, and regulatory requirements. Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate compliance with all applicable hospital policies.
• Maintain current and up to date knowledge and skills related to client treatment.
• Order lab work and screens incoming lab work protocol.
  
  

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level acceptable to the Board to include clinical experience.
  
• A master's degree in 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 South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible in regard to work environment and travel.
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (20) lbs., may be required to lift more during times of emergencies.
• Ability to squat, push, kneel, bend, and maneuver to assist patients.

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Have the ability to diagnose, treat and manage general medical conditions including, but not limited to diabetes. hypertension, back pain, dyslipidemia adrenal disease.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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 will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Clickherefor additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.