Job Description Summary
This full-time, thirteen-month clinical position is designed for board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP-BC) within the MUSC College of Nursing Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Technology Enhanced Residency (PARTNER). PARTNER is designed for newly graduated PMHNPs to advance beyond their graduate academic training and develop expertise in integrated primary care behavioral health for children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on rural and underserved communities in South Carolina. Services are provided in-person and through telehealth, utilizing synchronous video platforms and an e-consult system.
The thirteen-month residency (starting July 1st) is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position to build advanced competence and confidence in providing integrated primary care behavioral health across the lifespan. The program supports PMHNPs in developing advanced clinical decision-making skills for assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic mental illnesses through psychopharmacological treatment and psychotherapy modalities. The PMHNPs will gain proficiency in managing psychiatric patients within primary care settings.
PARTNER comprises 80% clinical practice and 20% education and professional administrative activities. This structure enables PMHNPs to build proficiency in direct patient care and time management while enhancing their knowledge and skills beyond graduate-level training. The program includes opportunities for one-on-one clinical mentorship, participation in case reviews, and engagement in small group learning, all designed to support the development of expertise in integrated primary care behavioral health.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
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 or doctoral 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. The role includes in-person commitments in the Charleston area at least three days per week, which requires proximity to the area.
All certifications and licensures must be current and complete before the start date.
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Scheduled Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Patient Population Focus: Outpatient
Patient Population Age Range: 5 years to death
Location: The role includes in-person commitments in the Charleston area, requiring at least three days of on-site presence per week, and proximity to the area is necessary.
Formal Accountability: Reports to the CON Associate Dean for Practice. The PMHNP will be assigned a primary collaborating physician employed by MUSC.
Responsibilities:
Clinical (80% effort)
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. Documents and bills for direct care provided
d. Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
e. Works to understand the needs of patients and their families and provides recommendations to the primary care provider to assist with care planning and goal-setting
f. Assumes responsibility for managing care for assigned patient caseload, establishing protocols with collaborating physician, and monitoring treatment plans and clinical practice.
g. Engages in collaborative care, providing behavioral health support to the patient and primary care provider
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 continuing education
k. Adhere to MUSC College of Nursing and MUSC Health policies
l. Supports the MUSC’s values for an environment and culture of respect, inclusivity, equity, and belonging
Educational and Administrative (20% effort)
a. Participate in didactic sessions and training to support advanced knowledge of assessment, differentials, and diagnosis of complex behavioral health conditions; psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and professional practice (including billing and documentation) – including, but not limited to case presentations, consultation sessions, grand-rounds
b. Complete charting documentation and other administrative tasks as identified
c. Adhere to MUSC College of Nursing and MUSC Health policies
d. Supports the MUSC’s values for an environment and culture of respect, inclusivity, equity, and belonging
Application requirements:
A curriculum vitae or resume; two (2) letters of recommendation from professional experience or graduate program faculty member; and a personal statement or essay are required.
Personal Statement: What personal, professional, educational, or clinical experiences have led you to choose mental health as your nurse practitioner specialty practice? What are your short and long-term career development goals? How do you see this residency in helping you achieve your goals? Maximum: one page
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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