Nurse Practitioner (Preventive Health-Aprn)

Careers at DHEC:
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Population Focused Care :

• Perform examinations, including physical and screening for psychosocial problems per program policy and protocols.
• Provide care for patients at risk or with complex reproductive health needs and refers appropriately.
• Develop contraceptive plans including insertion and removal of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) such as, Intrauterine devices (IUD) and Implants; Develop treatment plans for identified health problems according to protocols & refer patients as appropriate.
• Assess the health of male and female patients seeking preventive health services per program policy and protocols.
• Participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of emergency as outlined in the DHEC Emergency plan, to include staffing of shelters on site or in other areas of the state.

Population Focused Education :

• Provide in-depth education regarding health care issues to individuals, families and groups.

Continuous Quality Improvement/Leadership :

• Plan, implement, and evaluate clinical orientation and continuing education for Preventive Health (PH) nurses.
• Provide educational offerings at local and/or state level.
• Serve as preceptor and role model to PH nurses and nurse practitioner students.
• Provide consultation to PH nursing staff.

State Minimum Requirements: Positions in this classification requires a licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and certification as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Some positions require a valid driver's license. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with clinical experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Agency Additional Requirements: State minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with clinical experience. Agency minimum: Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the SC Board of Nursing and Prescriptive Authority through the SC Board of Nursing or Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), with ability to obtain licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) by the SC Board of Nursing and Prescriptive Authority through the SC Board of Nursing within three (3) months of hire.

Driving Record: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Equal Employment: SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Immunization Requirements:

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs