Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for RCORP Grant
About The Position
The RCORP-Overdoes Response project will support improved health care in rural Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties by addressing immediate and short-term needs related to the provision of SUD (Substance Use Disorder) services, and will reduce and prevent the risk of overdoses. Behavioral Health disorders, including SUD, opioid use disorders (OUD), and mental illnesses including depression and anxiety are a significant and growing concern throughout the service area. PMHNP will see all patients who screen positive for SUD/OUD and related infectious diseases connected with treatment, including MOUD.
Requirements
- Must be a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Experience with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services.
- Experience with Opioid Use Disorders (OUD).
- Experience with mental illnesses including depression and anxiety.
- Ability to connect patients with treatment, including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
- Proficiency in electronic health records.
- Ability to collect, document, and update patient information.
- Ability to complete patient pre-visit preparation, obtain histories, and support intake processes.
- Ability to measure and document vital signs.
- Ability to assist providers with examinations, procedures, patient forms, referrals, and follow-up care.
- Ability to coordinate appointments, verify schedules, confirm visits, and reschedule patients.
- Ability to maintain patient waiting lists and assist with provider schedule coordination.
- Ability to provide patient and family education.
- Ability to monitor, document, and report patient concerns, symptoms, or changes.
- Ability to maintain timely and accurate documentation and reporting standards.
- Ability to support outreach efforts and patient follow-up calls.
- Ability to attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
- Ability to ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in rural health settings.
- Experience with Mobile Medical Units.
Responsibilities
- Collect, document, and update patient demographic, medical, and behavioral health information in the electronic health record.
- Complete patient pre-visit preparation, obtain histories, and support intake processes.
- Measure and document vital signs when applicable and within scope of training.
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, patient forms, referrals, and follow-up care activities.
- Coordinate appointments, verify schedules, confirm visits, and reschedule patients as needed.
- Maintain patient waiting lists and assist with provider schedule coordination.
- Provide patient and family education as directed by provider.
- Monitor, document, and report significant patient concerns, symptoms, or changes to clinical leadership and providers.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation and reporting standards.
- Support outreach efforts, patient follow-up calls, and designated community health initiatives.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
- Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients and visitors.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Travel is included.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
