Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license (FNP or AGNP and PMHNP preferred)
Current, unrestricted DEA Certification
Current BLS Certification required (ACLS preferred)
Strong communication skills and bedside manner
Ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse populations
Proficient in using EMR systems
Willingness to travel between facilities and work flexible hours
Responsibilities
Perform evaluations, including H&Ps and detox management, as per SOP
Develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively
Consult with physicians and refer to specialists as needed
Document patient encounters and test results accurately in EMR
Actively participate in clinical team meetings and committees
Establish professional relationships within the medical community
Attend monthly medical staff meetings with clinical staff
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary medical team
Engagement in continuous education and quality review
Supportive work environment fostering professional relationships
Flexible scheduling with potential evening and weekend hours
Commitment to ethical standards and patient care excellence
Full Job Description
Overview
Responsibilities
Job Summary
As a member of a multidisciplinary medical team, the Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively to deliver high quality, direct clinical care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs evaluations, H&Ps, detox management, and MAT as per SOP
H&Ps within 24 hours of admission/provider/month (Medical)
Psych Evals within 48 hours of admission/provider/month (Psychiatry)
Orders labs and other clinically appropriate testing and prescribes medications and treatments
Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans
Consult with other physicians/clinicians about each patient's specific need and refers to specialists as necessary
Documents all patient encounters and diagnostic test results accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Participates as an active member of the clinical team
Attends monthly medical staff meetings with pertinent clinical staff and UR
Other duties as assigned including but not limited to participate on clinical/medical committees, providing education and quality review.
Establishes positive, professional relationships with local medical community and within the AAC organization
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or AGNP and PMHNP preferred).
Current, unrestricted DEA Certification
Current BLS Certification required (ACLS preferred)
Comply with all applicable laws to physicians including HIPAA and title 42 CFR
Excellent communication (written and verbal), bedside manner and time management skills
Demonstrate effective teamwork
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds
Computer literate with the ability to appropriately utilize EMR system
Organize and prioritize workload to provide high quality care and meet deadlines
Meet and maintain facility credentialing and privileging requirements
Consistently demonstrate positive customer service attitude
Maintain the highest ethical and moral standards among all - employees, contractors, patients and members of the general public
If more than one facility, travel between facilities
Willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary
Upholds the policies and procedures of American Addiction Centers
