Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Excellent Opportunity to Join a Great Team!!

Our Team is dedicated to delivering our clients the most comprehensive, beneficial substance abuse services available. Our goal is to provide our clients with the best opportunity for long term sobriety.

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.

Job Details/Qualifications:

1. Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing processes.

2. Obtains history and effectivity assesses the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, and self-care abilities. Records vital signs, note changes and pursues more specific investigations as needed.

3. Demonstrates clinical understanding of both drug and alcohol toxicity by correctly identifying patients in a state of detoxification and identifying withdrawal signs correctly and consistently.

4. Uses care plan as basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients.

5. Consistently follows established standards, policies and procedures in providing nursing care.

6. Review of patient records indicates that an emotional/behavioral evaluation is conducted on each patient. Evidence of on-going reassessments is consistently reflected in patient’s treatment plan and progress notes.

7. Writes admission order, submit medication order and develop medically managed detoxification protocol for each client within appropriate time frame.

8. Conducts medication management for clients throughout their stabilization/treatment period by prescribing medications as necessary.

9. Be available and responsive during emergency situations as deemed necessary.

10. Consistently respects the confidential nature of patient and facility information by following all release of information policies and procedures and by refraining from improperly divulging information.

11. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.

12. Any other duties as instructed by management.

13. Acquire and maintain all CEU, CPR, trainings, etc. as required by DCF and JCAHO.

Requirements:

· Must obtain their X-waiver license in order to be able to prescribe Suboxone/Subutex.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the related field.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
• Valid ARNP License in the State of Indiana. CPR Certified.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency and substance dependency populations.
• Basic knowledge of detoxification assessment and treatment procedures.
• Familiarity with psycho-pharmacy medications.
• Ability to understand and oversee medication management process.
• Ability to react appropriately to interventions common to chemically dependency patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in communication & written skills.

MUST HAVE PSYCH EXPERIENCE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location