UNIV-Clinical Instructor, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -College of Nursing

** Job Description Summary
** The College of Nursing invites applications for a PMHNP in our Graduate Practice Program. We’re seeking a passionate PMHNP who is eager to practice, teach, mentor, and make an impact in both academia and clinical practice.
** Entity
* * Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Faculty
* * Cost Center
** CC001079 CON Office Of Academic Affairs
** Pay Rate Type
** Salary
* * Pay Grade
** University-00
** Pay Range
** 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
**** Job Description
** This is a fantastic opportunity to
** blend clinical expertise with education**, staying connected to patient care while shaping the next generation of  this unique role, you will:
* Spend
** 50% of your time practicing as a PMHNP
** within the MUSC Health system, keeping your skills sharp and patient care at the forefront of your work.
* Dedicate
** 50% of your time to teaching
** in our MSN and DNP programs, inspiring and preparing future nurse practitioners through dynamic didactic and clinical education.

We are looking for a
** clinician-educator
** ready to grow their career in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Successful candidates will join an exceptional team of nurse leaders and scholars located in
** beautiful Charleston, South Carolina**.
*
* Required experience:

*** Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
* Eligibility for South Carolina APRN licensure and current national board certification as a PMHNP.
* Minimum of two years of APRN practice experience in behavioral health settings.
* Strong interest in and/or experience teaching APRN students.
* Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
* Current BLS and PALS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network).
*
* Preferred experience:

*** Earned doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, or related field).
* Clinical experience as a PMHNP that includes psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
* Evidence of successful teaching in an APRN program (e.g., precepting, didactic instruction).
* Experience with graduate-level online teaching and learning strategies
** Rank:
** Clinical Instructor or Above
** Formal Accountability:
** Reports to the Assistant Dean for Graduate Practice Programs
** Responsibilities:
** Contribute to a culture of respect, compassion, collaboration, innovation, and integrity within the College and University community.
** Clinical Practice (50% Effort):
** Dedicate ~20 hours per week to delivering psychiatric-mental health care while supporting the CON’s mission to advance behavioral health services. Clinical duties will be coordinated with the CON Office of Practice and MUSC Health leadership to address community needs and align with the candidate’s expertise.
*
* Key responsibilities:

*** Maintain active PMHNP practice in a behavioral health setting, with current licensure, credentials, and certifications.
* Partner with MUSC Health colleagues by adhering to schedules, providing timely patient care, and completing provider duties.
* Mentor and precept APRN students and PMHNP Fellows in clinical practice.
* Build strong interprofessional relationships with clinical partners to enhance patient care and student learning.
** Educator (50% Effort)**:
Commit ~20 hours per week to teaching in the PMHNP track, contributing to curriculum development, innovation in graduate nursing education, and student success.
*
* Key responsibilities:

*** Teach in online clinical courses and participate in in-person DNP learning intensives, creating engaging environments that support student growth.
* Implement competency-based and innovative teaching strategies.
* Collaborate with faculty colleagues to refine curriculum, integrate accreditation standards, and align with current trends in graduate education.
* Lead or contribute to course and program development, serving as Course Coordinator as assigned.
* Foster a collaborative learning culture through open communication with students, faculty, and administrators.###
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