Medical University of South Carolina Leatherman Behavioral Health PRN Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA)- Florence, SC

Medical University of South Carolina • Florence, AL

30d • Onsite

About The Position

MUSC is searching for a PRN NP/PA to work in the Leatherman Behavioral Health Hospital in a collaborative role with the Psychiatry providers to assist in the triage and management of psychiatric patients who present to the hospital. Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and work with a team of psychiatrists as part of the Mental Health ICCE, within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion serves as a regional behavioral health center and includes a combination of triage, crisis stabilization, telehealth, outpatient, and inpatient services.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with current licensure or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina.
• APRN License Type/Certification: PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP): (All ages) population focus may be adult only or across the lifespan care of the psychiatric patient.
• Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with the SC Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of mental Health provider experience.
• Requires certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). If ACLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date.
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.
• DHEC and DEA license

Nice To Haves

• Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations to determine the appropriate level of care for the patient. Will include management of psychotropic medications and all care needs.
• Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
• Evaluates and treats based on history, mental status examination, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline.
• Performs the following therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief.
• Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician when appropriate.
• Documents and bills for direct care provided.
• Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice.
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research, when appropriate.
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.
• Potential to precept trainees at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider trainee; and facilitates the learning of other new team members.
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law.
• Works to understand the needs of patients and their families, and assists with care planning and goal setting, working to resolve conflicts when they arise.
• Assumes responsibility for management of care for assigned patient caseload, establishing treatment plans with collaborating/supervising physician and monitoring treatment plans and clinical practice.

Benefits

• Epic EHR with provider-centered optimization and robust user support
• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and provider well-being

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree