Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for RCORP Grant

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Schedule: Monday, Tuesday each week at Bamberg. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 1 day per month will work on the Mobile Medical Unit.

4, 4.5 or 5 days a week.

Salary: $100,000.00 to $115,000.00 (Travel is included)

Job Details

The RCORP-Overdoes Response project will support improved health care in rural Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties by addressing immediate and short-term needs related to the provision of SUD (Substance Use Disorder) services, and will reduce and prevent the risk of overdoses.

Behavioral Health disorders, including SUD, opioid use disorders (OUD), and mental illnesses including depression and anxiety are a significant and growing concern throughout the service area.

PMHNP will see all patients who screen positive for SUD/OUD and related infectious diseases connected with treatment, including MOUD.

Collect, document, and update patient demographic, medical, and behavioral health information in the electronic health record.

• Complete patient pre-visit preparation, obtain histories, and support intake processes.
• Measure and document vital signs when applicable and within scope of training.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, patient forms, referrals, and follow-up care activities.
• Coordinate appointments, verify schedules, confirm visits, and reschedule patients as needed.
• Maintain patient waiting lists and assist with provider schedule coordination.
• Provide patient and family education as directed by provider.
• Monitor, document, and report significant patient concerns, symptoms, or changes to clinical leadership and providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and reporting standards.
• Support outreach efforts, patient follow-up calls, and designated community health initiatives.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

***Salary scales are a range of pay and offers are made to applicants based upon requirements of the particular position. Applicants with “previous like skills” may not be given the same weight and consideration as “previous specific same skills”: i. e., For a Medical Receptionist position, “Previous clerical skills” may not be preferred over “Previous Medical Clerical Skills”.