Nurse Practitioner OIDD-Midlands

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Nurse Practitionerwho is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier more resilient community we encourage you to apply.


Under general supervision provides primary medical care (acute and chronic) and treatment for individuals in the specialty area of Developmental Disabilities; assumes responsibility for providing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for intermediate level and critically ill patient patient caseload. This position will also provide medical input as part of the ID Team.

• Assumes responsibility for the management of care for assigned patient caseload within specialty areas of Family Practice and Developmental Disabilities. Evaluate patients condition(s) make decisions regarding hospital admission and readmit patients when they return to a DDSN Regional Center. Diagnoses medical disorders and provides treatment as required to meet the health needs of consumers in assigned caseload. Documents medical status in SOAP format utilizing THERAP. Assist in coverage of other medical providers caseloads as required.
• Prepares medical histories and examines new consumers admitted to a DDSN Regional Center. Performs annual physicals on all consumers in assigned caseload. Performs admission procedures including appropriate family history and complete physical examinations; distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings; orders diagnostic testing including radiological and laboratory studies; accurately interprets findings.
• Determines a daily plan of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Writes daily orders for fluids medications nutrition and respiratory management; evaluates patient response to medical treatment and makes changes; documents progress of patients and writes discharge/death summaries. Quarterly progress notes will be completed and submitted on all consumers on nurse practitioners case load.
• Performs appropriate procedures including wound treatment and wound suturing as situations warrant. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as required to address patient care. Monitors delivered care for the consumers.
• Participates with staff physicians on a flexible rotation basis providing medical coverage to consumers after hours during holidays and on weekends as per schedule. Provide on-call duties.
• Primary responsible or assists in the coordination of specialty clinics on campus including but not limited to neurology and psychiatry.
• Writes orders for medical/dental sedation and premeds as required.
• Reviews newly hired employees health records tests and immunizations.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the masters level or doctoral level acceptable to the Board to include clinical experience. Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina (Board).

Knowledge and skill in assessment and management of physical and psychosocial health of persons families and groups. Knowledge of physical and mental assessment skills for normal and high-risk patients. Knowledge of risk screening and developmental assessment tools. Knowledge of equipment for the care of patients in specialty area(s). Ability to interpret laboratory findings. Ability to incorporate explanations and health education into the care of assigned patients staff and their families. Ability to design and conduct nursing research utilizing an extensive understanding of the research process. Ability to function as a role model for both nursing staff and student nurse practitioners. Ability to effectively use community resources to facilitate discharge planning for high-risk patients. Knowledge of the prescription and monitoring of psychotropic medications including the use in conjunction with medications to address physical diseases/conditions.

Employment Contingency:Employment is contingentupon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening to include a drug screening; background record checks (to includefingerprinting) South Carolina Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals/Entities screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure your application is incomplete or inaccurate or our review of your background uncovers information including opinions of previous employers and references which cause us to conclude at our sole discretion that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles mumps rubella pertussis Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan:In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resources for further information.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education.A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickhere for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)