Per Diem Nurse Practitioner NP

Nurse Practitioner (Medical), Inpatient Clinic || Per Diem Role

Conifer Park Inpatient Clinic in Glenville, NY is currently seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner. As Nurse Practitioner with Conifer Park Inpatient, you will be responsible for performing comprehensive medical history and examination and records initial diagnosis in patient medical record; administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, phlebotomy and other laboratory tests; reviewing and interpreting test results; assessing for the appropriateness of medication assisted treatments for substance use disorders, including but not limited to, buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram.

Provides induction, monitoring, titrating, maintenance, and tapering as clinically appropriate, evaluation and treatment of medical emergencies. Emergency evaluation referral of unstable patients to appropriate medical facilities; maintaining training in the use of naloxone and emergency first aid response techniques such as CPR; instructing and counseling patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and treatments; performing pre-admission clearance for patients with medical diagnoses and symptoms.

Performs pre-admission interviews when indicated; developing and implementing patient management plans, medication and therapy recommendations, and assisting with continuity of care planning; performing and documenting follow-up visits with updates in diagnosis and medications, as needed. Assessing and managing effects and/or side effects of medications; participating in individual case assignments, case conferences, treatment team meetings, educational presentations for staff and patients, medical staff meetings, and additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director;

providing medical on-call coverage as assigned; participating in peer review activities and performance improvement initiatives; preparation and education of patients for discharge medications and instructions.

Participates in individual case assignments, case conferences, multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, educational presentations for staff and patients, medical staff meetings, patient care monitoring conferences, and additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

Requirements

A qualified Nurse Practitioner for Conifer Park will require: a post graduate degree – masters in nursing; nursing license to practice in state of New York; national certification as nurse practitioner (e.g., through American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Certification Center, or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program); greater than 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner, preferred; experience in addiction medicine or treatment of substance use disorder preferred.

CPR Certification

Unrestricted DEA Licensure

DATA 2000 waiver

Active Medicaid Number (Highly Preferred)

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a pension plan in a supportive working environment.

Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings required

We are an equal opportunity employer according to current standards