Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - Sumter
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - Sumter
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Job Description
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Job Summary
Provides care to a specific patient population within the guidelines of written protocols. Follows established nursing standards procedures and practices.Accountabilities
- Diagnoses patient conditions and their causes. Interviews patients about symptoms and complaints and determines if a psychiatric disorder has a physiological or emotional basis. 20
- Screens patients for physical illness and analyzes explanations for psychiatric illness such as developmental issues family dysfunction genetics neurological trauma or social or cultural problems. Assesses risk factors for mental illness and broader wellness evaluations. 20
- Provides a range of therapies to patients. Conducts individual group or family counseling sessions. Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications under the supervision of psychiatrists and when state regulations allow. 15
- For patients on medications monitors the use and documents treatment results. For patients experiencing a mental crisis may intervene with therapy or medication. Responsible for case management. 15
- Evaluates patient progress and reports results to the treatment team. Works with other medical professionals to evaluate or change treatment plans. 10
- Educates staff and patients families about mental illness treatment and prevention. 10
- Participates in operational assessments in search of revenue enhancement expense reductions consolidation efficiencies and billing opportunities. 5
- Participates in professional activities. Also may conduct research evaluate outcomes or provide peer review for scholarly publications. 5
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a nonmanagement job that will report to a supervisor director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Masters Degree Nursing; Nurse Practitioner; Degree Emphasis or Program Certificate equivalent. Also must have postgraduate education and/or certification in Psychiatry.
Required Certifications Registries Licenses
10 years of Psychiatry Staff Nursing experience will be considered an equivalent substitution for post graduate education and/or certifications in Psychiatry and 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner
South Carolina Official Recognition Nurse Practitioner NLNP
Prescriptive Authority South Carolina Nursing License
South Carolina Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA license
Optional
In lieu of the experience and/or educational requirements indicated above a combination of education training and/or experience will be considered an equivalent substitution: 10 years of Psychiatry Staff Nursing experience will be considered an equivalent substitution for post graduate education and/or certifications in Psychiatry and 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner
Other Required Skills and Experience
Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Mathematical Skills
Other: Patient Equip( Vitals Suction Defib)
Additional In Lieu of Statement
Team members employed in this job prior to July 1 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s).
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)Location
TuomeyFacility
3536 PsychiatrySumterDepartment
PsychiatrySumterPractice OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Employment Type
Full-Time
