Medical Non-Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician ...
State of South Carolina - columbia, SC
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Salary: $83,219.00 - $153,973.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: Agency: Department of Mental Health-Forensics Opening Date: 05/09/2024 Closing Date: 10/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: EA55 Position Number:: Normal Work Schedule:: Other Normal Work Schedule (Other):: The work schedule will be discussed during interview. Pay Band: Band 9 Opening Date: 05/09/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply . 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 is located at the Department of Mental Health-Forensics, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203. ONLY MEDICAL NURSE PRACTIONER/ PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE NEED APPLY As the Nurse Practitioner, working under the supervision of the Medical Director, Medical Primary Care Chief of Forensic Inpatient Services, the Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care in the Forensics Program. Assists in the organization and monitoring of the evaluation and treatment of the Forensics Inpatient Hospital consistent with the mission of Forensics. Plans, directs and executes delegated medical care activities for Forensic patients including the prescription of medication, pursuant to approved written protocols developed in collaboration with a physician preceptor Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collaborates with the supervising Non-Psychiatric Medical Physician and attending Psychiatrists to provide medical treatment to patients in Forensic Inpatient Facility. Assists in the creation of a therapeutic milieu to meet patients' needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the admission history and physical examination, evaluation of new complaints, and coordination of indicated consultations and ancillary evaluations. Those activities are accomplished with required supervisory contact and timely completion of discharge summaries. Medically manages an assigned caseload of patients and devises/coordinates monitoring protocols for labs, imaging and medical problems to improve quality of care. Collaborates with disciplines regarding adequate medical care and appropriate medical referrals. Participates as an active member in Treatment Team meetings and assists in formulating Treatment Plans. Maintains medical records as required by Bryan Psychiatric Hospital Forensic Services and DMH policies. Attends Treatment Team meetings. Participates in the respective meetings for determining appropriateness for green band privileges and for prospective discharges. This position requires understanding of each individual patient/resident's legal status in order to decide how to transport them, whether to approve or disapprove of off-campus trips, and how to properly disposition patients at discharge. Assists with medical abstracts to facilitate patients discharge planning. Complies with all SCDMH and Forensic policies & procedures. Completes all mandatory training annually to include CPR and MAPS. Minimum and Additional Requirements 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 Board as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in the extended role and authorized for 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 be flexible in regard to work environment and travel. Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors, including but not limited to, combative, threatening, acting out and unpredictable violence. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) lbs., may be required to lift more during times of emergencies. 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 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. 01 Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health? Yes No 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 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 Are you a graduate from an accredited college/university, at the master's or doctoral level, recognized by the South Caroline State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner, with clinical experience? Yes No 04 Do you have prescriptive authority in South Carolina? Yes No 05 Have you 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? Yes No 06 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. 07 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? Yes No 08 How did you hear about our vacancy? SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov Simply Hired Indeed College/Alumni Career Services Center Friend/Relative Current DMH Employee Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify. 09 If you answered "Current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below: 10 If you answered "Other" for question #8 above, please indicate from where below: 11 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open"). 12 Are you a Medical Non-Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and/or a Physician Associate? Yes No Required Question
Created: 2024-09-30