Job description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess and treat adults experiencing symptoms of a behavioral health disorder according to DMS 5.
- Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatment to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the states Nurse Practice Act.
- Experience in starting and managing psychiatric medications.
- Deliver patient care based on obligations set forth by the State of South Carolina permissible under their license.
- First line Psych provider at the SNF facility and represents PSG at the facility.
- Evaluate and treat new admissions, follow-ups, and long-term care patients -based on PSG guidelines.
- Counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques.
- Liaison with primary care team and specialist to help coordinate the continuum of care
- Update family members on patient status and med changes
- Work directly with facility to maintain compliance with appropriate paperwork for Anti-psychotic med adherence and initiating Gradual Dose reductions.
- Work directly with facility supervising MD and team to deliver quality care
- Represent PSG in a professional business manor.
- Solve acute Psychiatric problems for PSG patients and Management at their facilities.
- Responsible for daily documentation within the EMR
- Responsible for daily E/M billing based on guidelines/expectations/opportunities set forth by PSG guidelines for coding.
- Work in a professional, approachable, and cordial manor
- Create a partnership between care coordination/oversight and care delivery at the facility.
- Participate in improvement initiatives set forth by PSG
- Work directly with MA to help organize and deliver quality care set forth by PSG guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate census set forth by PSG guidelines for productivity and Quality outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of approved nursing program
ANCC or AANP with Psych experience or PMHNP
SC license required.
Registered Nurse certification
Perform duties within a schedule from 8-4pm M-F
CME should be up to date
Passion to deliver quality care and to help make a difference in the post-acute setting.
Must have a strong clinical background and experience in Psych and well versed in
Must have strong interpersonal skills, be a team player, and the ability to work independently.
Advanced medical knowledge of common chronic disease states including psychosis, delirium and anxiety.
Must be able to recognize and solve acute problems and treat them appropriately.
Previous experience with EMR and basic computer skills required.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
