Description Nurse Practitioner Job Summary: Assists in the provision of patient care including patient evaluations, and health screenings. Supports the Medical Director by performing intake, discharge and administrative procedures while communicating effectively with the nursing staff, counselors and Program Director.
Essential Functions: - Physical examination of all patients upon admission, including, without limitation, annual physical examinations and health examinations, and review with patients of admissions-related laboratory results.
- All examinations shall be performed consistent with the applicable rules and regulations for medically-monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the clinic operates.
- Issuance of patient medication changed orders and such verbal orders as may be issued; as applicable to state rules and regulations.
- Completion of readmit physical examinations and annual physical examination of all patients.
- Availability to staff for emergency management of patient care.
- Referral of patients to primary care providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction
- Assist with training of nursing staff.
- Ensures the nursing staff properly corrects changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders.
- Provides reports as requested.
- Attends weekly staff meetings with counselors or documents in the patient record alternative.
- The Nurse Practitioner is the professional tasked with labeling medication bottles in the absence of the Pharmacist.
- Review, and sign all appropriate clinical documentation forms.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Current and active state license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where the clinic is located . Current and active DEA license schedule II, III C with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine. Must have an active Medicaid and Medicare credential.
FL Positions Only: Must have a Psychiatric Certification.
Required Knowledge: Must be computer literate and have knowledge of all Microsoft products, especially Office and Excel, as well as Google Suite experience.
Preferred Knowledge: 1 year of EMR experience.
Experience Required: Two years of experience in the field of Substance Abuse.
Job or State RequirementsNP License in the State of ME, Active and Valid DEA with ability to schedule 2, 2N, & 3 Narcotics
