What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (Detox Facility Weekends) position at Briarwood Detox?
Summary/Objective
The Nurse Practitioner provides direct client care, including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, responds to client emergencies and ensures overall high standards for client care at our Briarwood Detox, North Austin location.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates with attending physicians to ensure all admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.
- Completes documentation timely and accurately, including, transcription of orders, medication logs, discharge paperwork, and status of patient treatment plans.
- Properly reviews and maintains documentation and management of medications.
- Provide initial and follow up medical evaluations for clients, while also evaluating the level of care and medical appropriateness for discharges.
- Utilize all medical histories, lab reports/tests, physical and mental examinations when evaluating clients and making referral to Specialists.
- Provide medication checks, med evaluations, and medication management for all clients while prescribing medication as needed.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Per-Diem position and hours of work are Saturday and Sunday.
Required Education and Experience
- Current and valid state license as Nurse Practitioner.
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Graduate of an NLN accredited school of professional nursing. 2. License by TX State Board of Nurse Examiners to practice professional nursing. 3. Approved by TX State Board of Nurse Examiners as a Nurse Practitioner
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with patients in the in a mental health or psychiatric environment.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with all physicians and staff.
- A thorough understanding of documentation and the ability to complete all documentation accurately and timely.
- Two years' work experience in the field of Chemical Dependency is preferred.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $300.00 - $400.00 per day
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Physical Setting:
- Inpatient
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC guidelines all employees must wear masks while on the premises.
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location