Family Nurse Practitioner

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THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION – SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY – 8 HOUR SHIFTS

Position Title:

Nurse Practitioner

Department:
Medical

Reports To:

Medical Director

Supervises: N/A

• Nurse Practitioner Certification from an accredited college/university.
• Current Registered Nurse State license required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Continuing education as required for state licensure/certification as recommended by state or national professional association.
• A minimum of one year in chemical dependency treatment preferred.
• Proof of current malpractice insurance coverage with up to $1 million per occurrence.
• Must be able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Must be able to physically assist a disoriented or intoxicated patient of average weight of 140-170 lbs from the floor to a chair or bed.

• Patient history/physical examination, monitoring of patients' treatment under direct supervision of the Medical Director.
• Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records”; and 45 CFR “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”. This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.

• Perform history and physicals on new patients admitted to the facility.
• Document weekly visits with patients for medical progress review.
• Write orders for laboratory work and medication under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Take screening call with direct backup by the supervising physician.
• Participate in clinical staffing of patients.
• Advise patients on medication side effects and proper usage.
• Document First Dose dispensation and medication reconciliation with patients.
• In a life threatening emergency situation, when the supervising physician is not present, the Nurse practitioner may initiate appropriate evaluation and treatment.
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective clients.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider

Industries:
Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices