Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatry: Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Full time PHMNP/PA working in the Emergency Department in a collaborative role with the ED providers to assist in the triage and management of psychiatric patients who present to the MUSC ED, under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and work with a team of ED based psychiatrists as part of the Mental Health ICCE, within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

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 PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP).
PA Or APRN 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience as mental health PA/NP preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, 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
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
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 students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; 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 protocols with collaborating/supervising physician and monitoring treatment plans and clinical practice.
Monitor care delivered, clinical expert, role model and teacher/preceptor for nurses, students, interns and residents.