Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Little River Medical Center, Inc.·Little River, South Carolina

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Little River Medical Center, Inc. is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Little River, SC. The average PMHNP salary in South Carolina is $0K/year.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner • Multiple Location Placement Available* Under limited supervision by the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary health care to individuals and families in the field of psychiatry and others in both normal and/or high-risk popu...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

•Multiple Location Placement Available*

Under limited supervision by the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary health care to individuals and families in the field of psychiatry and others in both normal and/or high-risk populations with complex nursing/medical needs, in accordance with agency guidelines and medical protocols. Provider functions undersigned medical protocols by the medical preceptor.

•Specialty in Psychiatry

•Works closely with Behavioral Health Counselors, primary care providers, and other service providers in a team-based model of care.

•Assists in coordination of Consultative Psychiatry (MUSC) appointments with patients as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but not limited to.

•Performs comprehensive examinations, including physical, developmental assessment and screening for psychosocial problems.

•Complete timely documentation in the EMR for each patient encounter and review patient medical records for accuracy, and completeness as outlined in LRMC Policy for ensuring timely medical record documentation.

•Requests, obtains and evaluates results of screening tests.

•Prescribes treatment plan for management/care for patients and families according to protocols and refers appropriately.

•Develops a health maintenance plan for individual patients which includes health education, health promotion/disease prevention and general anticipatory guidance.

•Counsel patients and families appropriately regarding management of their care.

•Monitors the treatment regimen in selected populations.

•Demonstrates proficiency in all the above. Assessed by medical and clinical preceptors through record audits and one on one training and observation, at least once a year, or if needed.

•Confer with medical preceptor at least monthly, or when needed for consultation, information, etc.

•Develops with medical preceptor and supervisor protocols and/or appropriate literature or reference materials to be used and appropriate for state board of nursing for patient management of clients and families.

•Provides ongoing staff education based on health needs of the population served. Provides in-service education in area of specialty. Provides individualized clinical orientation for nursing personnel in specialty area(s).

•Conduct quality assurance review utilizing clinical measures by life cycle.

•Serve as advocate for the center and serve as liaison to local hospitals and health organizations as appropriate.

•Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily as outlined in the Mid-Level Licensed Independent Practitioner Request for Privileges Document. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

•Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed in the state of South Carolina.

•Minimum of one year experience in your “Psychiatric” specialty preferred.

LRMC Office Locations:

Little River Office - Little River, SC (Live Oak Drive)

Loris Office - Loris, SC (Main Street)

Myrtle Beach Office - Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (77th Ave. N Kings Hwy)

Health Access Office - Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (Mr. Joe White Ave.)

Carolina Forest Office - Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (Carolina Exchange Drive)

South Strand Office - Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (Holmestown Road)

LRMC offers benefits such as:

•Medical, Vision & Dental insurance. Health Benefits start on the 1st of the month following the start date.

•Employer matched 403B Retirement Plan.

•Paid Vacation time, Sick time, & Holiday's. As well as paid qualifying Administrative Leave.

•Employer Paid Health Benefits: Life / AD&D Policies, Short/Long Term Disability, and an Employee Assistant Plan.

About Little River Medical Center, Inc.

Little River Medical Center, Inc. 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.

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QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

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LRMC offers benefits such as:

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