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* Assesses the physiological and behavioral health status and assesses the
psychosocial health status of patient.
* Completes initial assessments and develops the plan of care. Assists in the
development of treatment plans and nursing care plans for patients and
provides nursing care consistent with the treatment plans.
* Reviews health history and information and makes appropriate clinical
recommendations.
* Interacts with patients, counseling staff, clinical dietician, psychiatrist,
medical director, other nurse practitioner(s), and other members of the
interdisciplinary care team in such a manner that promotes a high standard of
care.
* Participates in the delivery of individualized patient care following
approved procedures as warranted.
* Functions under the direct supervision of the Medical Director in accordance
with Nursing
* Standards of Care, Standards of Practice for Registered Professional Nurse as
directed by the State Board of Nursing, Nursing Service and Hospital and
Departmental policies and procedures.
* Determines mobility needs to assist with fall prevention and the
determination of high risk for compromised skin integrity.
* Validates orders within timeframes specified in current policies and
procedures.
* Recognizes, reports and acts upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies.
* Educates patients regarding MAT options and encourages appropriate MAT use of
all patients with AUD and/or OUD discharging on MAT to meet facility
scorecard goals
* Performs daily detoxification and weekly residential visits for assigned
patients.
* Identifies patient problems based on data related to the patient's health
status.
* Identifies patient problems pertinent to psychiatric diagnostic impression.
Schedules psychiatric evaluation.
* Collaborates with treatment team to include ancillary departments to
determine appropriate treatment/discharge plan.
* Develops outcome statements for patients.
* Develops criteria for measurement of goals and communicates goals to
appropriate persons to include patient, family, significant others and
documents same. Obtains signature of patient.
* Revises/updates plan of care based on patient progress or lack thereof.
* Demonstrates knowledge of deescalation techniques.
* Establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.
Leads and engages staff through articulation of a vision and mission that
inspires others. Play a key role in attracting, developing and retaining
talented clinicians.
* Provides on-call coverage for patient admissions and acute
medical/psychiatric needs as assigned.
* Current unencumbered State license as Registered Nurse Practitioner with
prescriptive authority required.
* Current Certification as a Nurse Practitioner required (i.e. FNP-BC, FNP-C,
AGNP, AGPCNP-BC, etc.)
* Active DEA (and CDS if required by state) license. For all full time NP, the
DEA and CDS must match facility address. For part-time and PRN, DEA and CDS
may not require the address to be the facility address.
* Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred.
* Current CPR or BLS certification preferred (or must complete during
orientation period).
* 5-7 years nursing experience, five years' experience in behavioral health
preferred.
* Knowledge of medical health care diagnoses and terminology, detoxification
procedures, the diseases of addiction and substance abuse disorders,
co-occurring disorders, DSM
* Criteria, and terminology preferred.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations, has
good listening skills, asks for clarification appropriately, responds well to
questions, demonstrates group presentation skills and appropriately
participates in meetings.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.
* Ability to safely prescribe medications and administer as needed.
* Competency in performing CLIA waived testing as needed.
* Proficiency in screening and assessing for suicide ideation and aggression.
* Critical thinking skills and ability to formulate accurate medical
assessment.
* Understanding of ASAM criteria and levels of care.
* Inspiring Others on the Team: Provide leadership to develop motivated and
strong teams targeting the highest quality in patient care. Assist in moving
the performance of the facility and possibly the entire organization to a
higher level. This level of leadership demands a compelling vision, a
commitment to the mission and vision of our organization, and a strong
understanding and insight into motivating other members of the team.
* Patient Relationships: Demonstrates the personal, collegial, and
collaborative approach that enhances the substance abuse nurse practitioner's
effectiveness in patient care. This competency speaks to the critical
importance of interpersonal transactions as they relate to therapeutic
patient outcomes.
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate superior communication
skills to both individuals and groups. Convey information clearly and
concisely, orally and in writing, and develop a process to ensure the
information delivered is understood. Listen and respond appropriately to
others and in a timely manner.
* Planning: Develop realistic goals and plans to accomplish those goals that
are aligned with the vision and mission of our company. Manage resources
needed for success. Develop contingency plans as warranted and effectively
communicate all information with appropriate members of administration.
* Professional and Technical Capability: Demonstrate and maintain proficiency
as a professional with a method to stay current with new developments and
continuing education. Display the ability to use information technology and
systems to accomplish goals and meet work needs.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses
standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing
cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required
to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger,
handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects
up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability
to adjust focus. Ability to administer at least 2 consecutive minutes of quality
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area
and overnight travel may be expected.
Qualifications
Working under the supervision of the Medical Director and Associate Medical
Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) assumes total nursing care of specific
patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations. Follows established
nursing standards, procedures, and practices and gives specific patient care
directions to nursing and other staff. The NP may work in an inpatient or
outpatient situation and can perform independently or as part of a treatment
team. An NP may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's
primary healthcare provider. May also prescribe medications if holding
appropriate credentials.
* Performs the initial history and physical examination, intermittent medical
assessments as warranted.
* Recommends and/or orders medical interventions such as appropriate laboratory
work, diagnostic imaging studies (X-rays, CT scan, MRI, etc.) medications and
protocols for detoxification.
* Documents medical records appropriately. Utilizes dictation to complete
required documentation in a timely manner such as admission assessment,
history and physical examinations, intermittent assessments and
recommendations, and patient discharge summaries.
* Assesses the physiological and behavioral health status and assesses the
psychosocial health status of patient.
* Completes initial assessments and develops the plan of care. Assists in the
development of treatment plans and nursing care plans for patients and
provides nursing care consistent with the treatment plans.
* Reviews health history and information and makes appropriate clinical
recommendations.
* Interacts with patients, counseling staff, clinical dietician, psychiatrist,
medical director, other nurse practitioner(s), and other members of the
interdisciplinary care team in such a manner that promotes a high standard of
care.
* Participates in the delivery of individualized patient care following
approved procedures as warranted.
* Functions under the direct supervision of the Medical Director in accordance
with Nursing
* Standards of Care, Standards of Practice for Registered Professional Nurse as
directed by the State Board of Nursing, Nursing Service and Hospital and
Departmental policies and procedures.
* Determines mobility needs to assist with fall prevention and the
determination of high risk for compromised skin integrity.
* Validates orders within timeframes specified in current policies and
procedures.
* Recognizes, reports and acts upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies.
* Educates patients regarding MAT options and encourages appropriate MAT use of
all patients with AUD and/or OUD discharging on MAT to meet facility
scorecard goals
* Performs daily detoxification and weekly residential visits for assigned
patients.
* Identifies patient problems based on data related to the patient's health
status.
* Identifies patient problems pertinent to psychiatric diagnostic impression.
Schedules psychiatric evaluation.
* Collaborates with treatment team to include ancillary departments to
determine appropriate treatment/discharge plan.
* Develops outcome statements for patients.
* Develops criteria for measurement of goals and communicates goals to
appropriate persons to include patient, family, significant others and
documents same. Obtains signature of patient.
* Revises/updates plan of care based on patient progress or lack thereof.
* Demonstrates knowledge of deescalation techniques.
* Establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.
Leads and engages staff through articulation of a vision and mission that
inspires others. Play a key role in attracting, developing and retaining
talented clinicians.
* Provides on-call coverage for patient admissions and acute
medical/psychiatric needs as assigned.
* Current unencumbered State license as Registered Nurse Practitioner with
prescriptive authority required.
* Current Certification as a Nurse Practitioner required (i.e. FNP-BC, FNP-C,
AGNP, AGPCNP-BC, etc.)
* Active DEA (and CDS if required by state) license. For all full time NP, the
DEA and CDS must match facility address. For part-time and PRN, DEA and CDS
may not require the address to be the facility address.
* Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctoral Degree in Nursing preferred.
* Current CPR or BLS certification preferred (or must complete during
orientation period).
* 5-7 years nursing experience, five years' experience in behavioral health
preferred.
* Knowledge of medical health care diagnoses and terminology, detoxification
procedures, the diseases of addiction and substance abuse disorders,
co-occurring disorders, DSM
* Criteria, and terminology preferred.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations, has
good listening skills, asks for clarification appropriately, responds well to
questions, demonstrates group presentation skills and appropriately
participates in meetings.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.
* Ability to safely prescribe medications and administer as needed.
* Competency in performing CLIA waived testing as needed.
* Proficiency in screening and assessing for suicide ideation and aggression.
* Critical thinking skills and ability to formulate accurate medical
assessment.
* Understanding of ASAM criteria and levels of care.
* Inspiring Others on the Team: Provide leadership to develop motivated and
strong teams targeting the highest quality in patient care. Assist in moving
the performance of the facility and possibly the entire organization to a
higher level. This level of leadership demands a compelling vision, a
commitment to the mission and vision of our organization, and a strong
understanding and insight into motivating other members of the team.
* Patient Relationships: Demonstrates the personal, collegial, and
collaborative approach that enhances the substance abuse nurse practitioner's
effectiveness in patient care. This competency speaks to the critical
importance of interpersonal transactions as they relate to therapeutic
patient outcomes.
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate superior communication
skills to both individuals and groups. Convey information clearly and
concisely, orally and in writing, and develop a process to ensure the
information delivered is understood. Listen and respond appropriately to
others and in a timely manner.
* Planning: Develop realistic goals and plans to accomplish those goals that
are aligned with the vision and mission of our company. Manage resources
needed for success. Develop contingency plans as warranted and effectively
communicate all information with appropriate members of administration.
* Professional and Technical Capability: Demonstrate and maintain proficiency
as a professional with a method to stay current with new developments and
continuing education. Display the ability to use information technology and
systems to accomplish goals and meet work needs.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses
standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing
cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required
to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger,
handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects
up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability
to adjust focus. Ability to administer at least 2 consecutive minutes of quality
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area
and overnight travel may be expected.
