Nurse Practitioner - Non-Institutional - Berkeley

State of South Carolina • Dorchester County, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional provides psychiatric and medical services to patients of Berkeley Community Mental Health Center as part of its Psychiatric Medical Team. The position practices within the scope of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and works under the general supervision of the Medical Director or another designee. Care is provided in a recovery-oriented manner at the Berkeley Community Mental Health Center in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

The role provides direct clinical care, including comprehensive evaluations, diagnostics, crisis management, prescribing and monitoring medications, taking blood pressures, and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests. The Nurse Practitioner maintains timely and complete medical records, meets patient-care-hour standards, supports quality and compliance requirements, and helps ensure the service area meets CARF accreditation standards. The position also includes attending meetings, participating in professional development, and maintaining required licenses, certifications, and practice agreements.

This is an essential position and may be called back during weather or similar emergency events. A serviceable personal vehicle and valid South Carolina driver's license are required. The department offers a benefits package for full-time employees.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school at the master's or doctoral level, including clinical experience.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Practice in the extended role with prescriptive authority in South Carolina.
• Advanced experience or knowledge of psychiatric illness and symptoms and psychotropic medications.
• A South Carolina nursing license must be obtained no later than 30 days after the initial hire date.
• A serviceable personal vehicle and a valid South Carolina driver's license are required.
• After hire, hold South Carolina Registered Nurse licensure and Nurse Practitioner recognition, and obtain certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization that certifies nurses practicing in the extended role.
• Ability to meet the position's emergency callback requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Psychiatric mental health specialty (MHAPRN) preferred.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide APRN services as part of the Psychiatric Medical Team to patients of Berkeley Community Mental Health Center in a recovery-oriented manner.
• Provide direct care, including comprehensive evaluations, diagnostics, crisis management, medication prescribing and monitoring, blood-pressure measurement, and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests.
• Meet patient-care-hour standards and maintain positive patient and stakeholder customer-satisfaction ratings.
• Maintain thorough and timely medical records in accordance with quality assurance and quality improvement standards.
• Meet requirements for collaborative documentation, appropriate service levels, timely plan-of-care approvals, and treatment recommendations.
• Perform well on audits and keep billing disallowances to a minimum.
• Comply with Center, BHDD, OMH, federal, and state laws, policies, procedures, and regulations, including corporate compliance requirements.
• Ensure the area meets CARF accreditation standards.
• Attend medical team meetings and other assigned meetings or workgroups.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training activities.
• Maintain professional licenses, certifications, and practice agreements as appropriate, and complete required training within stated timelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program available.
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one is required for all FTE employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time