Nurse Practitioner – Abbeville
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Description
WELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling…are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,… are you ready?
JOB SUMMARY:
The APRN will manage acute and chronic care patients through preventive and primary care services in fixed and mobile health clinics, through in-person visits, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring. Helps educate rural health professionals and supports clinical research.Primary Location: Upstate, SC (on campus at Clemson University and mobile health units in Upstate). Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
70% – Essential – Clinical Practice:
Delivers Clinical Care to patients in a team-based, patient-focused environment, via in-person and telehealth appointments within scope of practice and established protocols; collaborates with nursing and other clinic staff including certified medical assistants, health educators, dietitians, administrative support and translators; supports disease prevention, wellness and chronic disease management; incorporates technology (e.g. MyChart, Carium) into practice; serves as clinical preceptor for undergraduate and graduate students within his/her scope of practice; monitors and directs nursing care and CMA activities delivered to patients within CRH facilities.
10% – Essential – Compliance:
Adheres to regulatory and compliance standards, including local, state and federal regulations related to scope of practice; appropriately documents within the electronic health record for continuity of care and billing purposes; participates in continuing education to maintain licensure and board certification (e.g. national, state, controlled substances); supports CRH through the development of protocols and procedures related to scope of practice, including annual review; completes all required training by deadline, including training as related to clinical research and scope of practice.
10% – Essential – Clinical Trials and Sponsored Programs Support:
Assists clinic staff and principle investigators in implementation of approved research protocols including clinical research. Includes successful completion of training required in the protection of human subjects research. Supports data management and reporting for all programs back to leadership of Clemson Rural Health and external collaborators, including funders.
5% – Essential – Quality and Patient Safety:
Identifies quality risks and issues and creates appropriate corrective action plans; integrates quality improvement activities into clinician workflow to enhance patient experience and safety; provides leadership on quality improvement projects to enhance patient experience, patient safety and improve clinic efficiencies; works with quality manager on accreditation, infection control and other standards.
5% – Essential – Collaboration:
Assists the practice and CRH by developing and maintaining professional relationships within the interdisciplinary team at CRH, and with community partners regionally and across South Carolina and fill gaps in care and improve health outcomes; participates in community development and public health activities, including advisory boards and other groups as appropriate; serves as liaison with other clinical entities internally and externally to the university.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education – Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with clinical experience.
Work Exp 2+ years
National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioner, APRN license, DEA Controlled Substance, DHEC Prescriptive Authority, Valid Driver’s License
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education – 1st Doctoral / Professional Degree – Doctorate of Nurse Practice (DNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner
Experience in rural and underserved communities, mobile health unit experience
CDCES
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge – Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
20% – Stand for prolonged period
30% – Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
25% – Walk or move about
25% – Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
5% – Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
10% – Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
90% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
20% – Recognize or inspect visually
10% – Move, transport, raise or lower
75% – Extends hands or arms in any direction
10% – Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
100% – Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
10% – Exposure to heat or cold
5% – Wet or humid
5% – Noise
50% – Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
50% – Overnight Travel
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 37.5; Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Band: C11 (expected range $ 77,400.00 – $ 122,000.00)
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations – Level 0
Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Abbeville, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 12, 2026
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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Application Instructions
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