Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Setting in South Carolina

Job description

About the facility

This inpatient facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to adult patients with behavioral health needs, maintaining dedicated medical support staff and nursing personnel. The facility operates with established protocols to ensure quality primary care delivery within the behavioral health treatment framework, supporting both medical and psychiatric care coordination.

About the facility location

South Carolina offers diverse attractions ranging from coastal destinations like Folly Beach, known for surfing and pier activities, to inland locations such as Falls Park on the Reedy. The area features notable destinations including Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Brookgreen Gardens, and Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Visitors can explore historic downtown areas through guided carriage tours, enjoy aquarium experiences, and participate in local festivals celebrating strawberries and agriculture throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive family medicine care to adult patients with behavioral health needs in an inpatient facility setting. Daily responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and coordinating care with behavioral health teams. The position requires managing primary care needs for approximately 30-32 patients on the assigned floor while working day shift hours with no call requirements. The clinician will maintain accurate medical records, collaborate with nursing staff and support personnel, and ensure continuity of care within the specialized behavioral health treatment environment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 30-32 on their floor, won't see that many per day
• Support staff: Full support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No