Forensics Nurse Practitioner, Institutional (Bryan Hospital)

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203. This is a medical (non-psychiatric) nurse practitioner position. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, Medical Chief of Forensic Inpatient Services and assigned Physician Collaborator, you will provide direct patient care in the Forensics Program. Assist in the organization and monitoring of the evaluation and treatment of the Forensics Inpatient Hospital consistent with the mission of OMH. Plan, direct and execute delegated medical care activities for Forensic patients including the prescription of medication, pursuant to approved written protocols developed in collaboration with a physician preceptor.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with clinical experience.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing a master's degree in nursing.
• Require 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.
• The employee 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 minimum of 50 lbs.; may be required to lift more during times of emergencies.
• Be able to work independently, exercising judgment and seeking guidance on an "as needed" basis.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the supervising Non-Psychiatric Medical Chief Physician and attending Psychiatrist to provide medical treatment to patients in Forensic Inpatient Facility.
• Assist in the creation of a therapeutic milieu to meet patient's 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.
• Medically manage an assigned caseload of patients and devise/coordinate monitoring protocols for labs, imaging and medical problems to improve quality of care.
• Collaborate with disciplines regarding adequate medical care and appropriate medical referrals.
• Maintain medical records as required by Bryan Psychiatric Hospital Forensic Services and OMH policies.
• Comply with all SCBHDD-OMH and Forensic policies & procedures.
• Completes all mandatory training annually to include SCEIS modules, CPR and MANDT.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 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
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior