MUSCP - Advanced Practice Provider (APP - NP/PA) - Psychiatry: Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital (SJCH) at MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) | PMHNP Jobs | PMHNP Jobs
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.
Responsibilities
•Provides direct care to patients through comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
•Evaluates and treats patients based on history, physical examination, and diagnostic test results.
•Performs therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges and skill approved by the Clinical Division Chief.
•Initiates referrals to other healthcare providers and consults with attending or collaborating physicians.
•Documents and bills for direct care provided.
•Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
•Participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.
•Supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
•Participates in professional organizations and continuing education.
•Potential to precept students at MUSC and facilitate learning of new team members.
•Maintains licenses, certifications, and continuing education as required.
•Assists with care planning and goal setting for patients and their families.
•Manages care for assigned patient caseload and monitors treatment plans.
•Acts as a clinical expert, role model, and teacher/preceptor for nurses, students, interns, and residents.
Requirements
•Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
•Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or PMHNP in South Carolina.
•Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
•Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
•Two years clinical experience required, with at least one year in a specialty area of care.
Nice-to-haves
•Experience as mental health PA/NP preferred.
•Certification as a Nurse Practitioner specific to the area of employment required unless a new graduate.
About MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina)
MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
