State of South Carolina

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#021924) Broad River CI, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina  •  $146k - $160k/yr  •  Onsite  •  24 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 021924

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services

Job classification: Nurse Practitioner, Institutional

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Mental Health, Nursing, Human Services, Health Sciences, Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, Medical

Under limited supervision of a SC licensed psychiatrist.
  • Provides advanced psychiatric/medical care for individuals and populations with complex nursing/medical and mental health needs.
  • Works independently with minimal supervision providing diagnosis and treatment according to protocols.
  • Establishes and monitors standards for clinical practice within SCDC.
  • Uses prescriptive authority.
  • Monitors medication.
  • Conducts psychiatric assessments.
  • Participates in treatment team and completes and records health histories of inmates.
  • Conducts suicide/crisis intervention assessments.
  • Performs all admissions procedures for a designated caseload of mentally ill patients, including appropriate family history and complete physical examination and completes psychiatric assessments.
  • Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings.
  • Attends probate court hearings.
  • Orders diagnostic testing as appropriate, including radiologic and lab studies; accurately interprets findings.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov

Examples of duties

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level acceptable to the board to include clinical experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level and certified as a nurse practitioner by the SC Board of Nursing or licensed in another state and eligible for licensure which must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

  • Must have 3 years of active clinical practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

  • Must have basic life support certification.

Qualifications

Correctional, community mental health center, or emergency psychiatric care experience is strongly preferred.

Supplemental information

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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.

State of South Carolina

About State of South Carolina

Why do more than 5 million people call South Carolina home? The answer is easy. From the beach to the mountains, the Palmetto State offers something for everyone. Sunny summers and mild winters allow residents to experience the outdoors year-round.

The state has eight metropolitan areas, including Anderson, Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg. Great universities and colleges, minimal commute times and friendly people make South Carolina the ideal place to build your future.

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