MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP-PA/NP) - Psychiatry: Sleep, Mood, Anxiety Research & Treatment (SMART) Division

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Full time APRN/PA to provide evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide variety of both sleep, mood and anxiety disorders. This position requires a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who will see patients, supervise trainees, coordinate patient care, and participate in program activities (e.g., journal clubs, case conferences). Opportunities are available to be involved in clinical research, as well as teaching of medical students, psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, and psychiatric fellows. This position will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, pulmonologists, trainees, social workers and the clinicians, and scientists. A provider with expertise in medication management is highly desirable.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant. Or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, as identified below.
Physician Assistant OR APRN License Type/Certification: AGPNP/ANP (Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Adult NP): Adult pts (13 years to death), stable chronic disease state management or primary care setting. FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): population foci across the life span PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP): (All ages) population foci may be adult only or across the lifespan (must check educational background) 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 PMHNP with the SC Board of Nursing.
Requires certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). If BLS is not current, provider must enroll and have received certificate by start date.
DHEC and DEA license applications must be submitted prior to first day.
Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years clinical experience required, at least one year of which must have been in a specialty area of care.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate.
New graduates must be certification eligible upon employment, and obtain certification within six months of employment.
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner from the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of mental health provider experience as an APP.
A provider with expertise in medication management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations.
Evaluates and treats based on history, mental status examination, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline.
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 response and clinical practice.
Monitor care when delivered, clinical expert, role model and teacher/preceptor for nurses, students, interns and residents.