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

Education/ Experience

• Current, unrestricted license, Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner 
• 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

Certifications and Licenses:

• Current, unrestricted license, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current, unrestricted DEA Certification
• Current BLS Certification required (ACLS preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting at a desk
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time