Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Psychiatry Child & Adolescent

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greenville, SC is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide care to a defined patient population within established protocols and nursing standards. The role includes diagnosing conditions, monitoring medications, conducting individual or group counseling, and collaborating with the treatment team to adjust plans while educating staff and families about mental health.

Applicants must have a Master's in Nursing with Psychiatric certification and SC licensure; a track

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing; Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatry focus.
• Post-graduate education or certification in Psychiatry.
• 10 years of Psychiatry Staff Nursing can substitute for post‑grad education/certifications.
• SC NLNP recognition and Prescriptive Authority; SC Nursing and DEA licenses.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses patient conditions and determines psychiatric illness basis.
• Screens for physical illness and analyzes psychiatric explanations; assess risks.
• Provide therapies; conduct counseling; prescribe psychotropic meds under supervision where allowed.
• Monitor medication use and document results; intervene in crises; case management.
• Evaluate progress and adapt treatment plans with the team.
• Educate staff and families about mental illness and prevention.
• Participate in revenue, expense, and billing opportunities; support operations.
• Engage in professional activities and potential research or peer review.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Office equipment knowledge

Mathematical Skills

Patient equipment

Education

Master’s Degree - Nursing; Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatry

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

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 non-management job that will report to a supervisor, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s Degree - Nursing; Nurse Practitioner; Degree Emphasis or Program Certificate equivalent. Also must have post-graduate 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

Split (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Facility

Psychiatry PB

Department

Psychiatry PB-Practice Operations

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