UNIV - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, College of Nursing

Job Description Summary

This is a full-time clinical position as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) within the College of Nursing. The qualified candidate will provide full-time outpatient mental health services within the MUSC Center for Telehealth Outpatient Teleconsultation Service. The teleconsultation service is an integrated, collaborative care model with primary care providers providing assessment, diagnosis, and management of various mental health conditions in the outpatient setting. The PMHNP will help facilitate the learning of PMHNP residents, precept MUSC nurse practitioner students, and have opportunities to support the CON's teaching and scholarship missions.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Unclassified

Cost Center

CC001080 CON Office Of Faculty Practice

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: Earned master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Candidates should be eligible for APRN licensure with prescriptive authority and DHEC licensure by the State of South Carolina, DEA licensure, and hold national certification as a PMHNP.  In addition, candidates will have effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and abilities. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or the Military Training Network. 

All certifications and licensures must be current and complete before the start date.

Preferred qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of mental health experience as a PMHNP with experience or interest in precepting nurse practitioner students. The preferred candidate will have an earned DNP and demonstrate a commitment to professional scholarship. 

Formal Accountability: Reports to the CON Associate Dean for Practice, Innovative Partnerships, and Advocacy.  The PMHNP will be assigned a primary collaborating physician employed by MUSC.  

Responsibilities:

Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:
a.    Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
b.    Evaluate and treat based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guidelines
c.    Initiates referrals to other health care providers and/or consults 
d.    Documents and bills for direct care provided
e.    Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
f.    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. 
g.    Assumes responsibility for the management of care for assigned patient caseload, establishing protocols with collaborating physician, and monitoring treatment plans and clinical practice. 
h.    Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
i.    Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
j.    Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
k.    Precepts students at MUSC enrolled as advanced practice provider students and facilitates the learning of other new team members, including PMHNP residents.
l.    PMHNP must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc., as required by applicable policies, state law, and certification requirements
m.    Adhere to MUSC College of Nursing policies
n.    Supports the MUSC’s values for an environment and culture of respect, inclusivity, equity, and belonging

Physical Requirements
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. 

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 350 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 350 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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