Full Job Description
New Choices Treatment Centers is an addiction facility looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to assist 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.
Salary is based on experience ranges from $50,000 to $75,000/yearly.
Schedule Monday through Friday with rotating weekend availability.
Experience: Detox: 1 year preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Healthcare setting:
- Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Detox: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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