PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional nurses like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions and have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery.

At the Orlando Recovery Center (ORC), we offer a full continuum of care for individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as a holistic approach to co-occurring disorders. Our 93-bed facility in Central Florida provides medical detox, primary residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and aftercare services.

We are looking for PRN staff that can cover weekends (Saturday & Sunday – 8 AM to 5 PM).

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director, establishing rapport, gathering data, determining readiness for treatment, and applying accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.
• Screen for co-occurring primary mental health issues.
• Screen for substance use disorders (SUD) including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols, and prescribing medications in general.
• Screen for danger to self or others using the Columbia Suicide Screening Rating Scale (CSSRS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire‑9 (PHQ‑9); analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
• Screen for nutrition deficiencies and make interventions or refer for a nutrition consultation as appropriate.
• Screen for pain and understand treatment strategies for pain, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches. Strategies should reflect an individualized approach based on current presentation, medical judgment, and associated risks.
• Demonstrate proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, state regulation, and Joint Commission standards.
• Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria and documents decision making and treatment planning accordingly.
• Understands the on‑call responsibilities: provide contact and backup numbers, be responsive and available when assigned on‑call duties, and be within one hour of the facility when on‑call.

• Psychiatric Evaluation
• Physical Examinations
• Medical Progress Notes
• Medical Discharge Summaries
• Medication and ancillary orders
• Allergies
• Diagnosis and updating diagnosis
• Laboratory data interpretation and documentation
• HIV results, STD results, and communication to nursing and state health department as applicable.

• Develop cost‑effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
• Assist in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
• Review all level of care changes and provide peer reviews when required.
• Provide support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students as required.
• Abide by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines as required.
• If non‑exempt, clock into ADP at the designated time frames.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
• Experience in Addiction Medicine and/or Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards preferred.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards preferred.
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.
• Strong communication skills; self‑motivated and confident.
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement completed by the NP and Medical Director.
• Licensed…