Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional​/Greer Clinic; Greenville

Position: Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional / Greer Clinic (Greenville)
Location: Cayce

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's 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.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Greater Greenville Mental Health Center, 20 Executive Drive, Greer, SC 29651.

Under clinical supervision of supervising physician and programmatic supervision of Medical Director, provide direct patient care and evaluations (PMA's, etc.) to Adult, Children, and Adolescent Clients within the scope of S.C. Nurse Practitioner authority. Coordinate care, supervise treatment team and provide direct supervision where applicable.

Responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional:

* Provide clinical assessments, medication management, medication administration and individual treatment to Adult, Children, and Adolescent Clients. Prescribe psychotropic medications according to written protocols. Monitor medication compliance, response, side effects, and outcomes of treatment.

* Provide leadership for treatment teams and provide guidance and consultation function for nursing staff.

* Provide backup and consultation to center RN's. Function as an active participant in clinical staffing for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment planning.

* Provide education concerning medication and treatment modalities for patients.

* Provide phone consultation to patients with medication/treatment issues and questions. Link center patients to appropriate medical and community services when applicable.

* Order lab work and screens incoming lab work per protocol.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse with official recognition as a Nurse Practitioner by the SC Board of Nursing, practicing in the extended role with prescriptive authority in the state of S.C. Related nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

* Have considerable knowledge of scientific techniques in interviewing and history taking.

* Have considerable knowledge of health appraisal and laboratory findings.

* Have considerable knowledge of community resources and services and ability to maximize use for patient/family care.

* Have the ability to work in close collaboration with physicians and other health disciplines.

The 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.

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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

* Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  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)

* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.