Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner will plan, direct, and evaluate patient health care in a Methadone/Suboxone Treatment program. Other duties include: conducting follow-up consultations, adjustment of medical dosages, ordering and review of lab work and making referrals. Ideal candidates would have working knowledge of opioid addiction. The Nurse Practitioner will also work with the medical director in the care and treatment of the patients.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Meets with new patients to orient them about services, to identify needs, and to suggest local physicians and services.
- Performs physical examinations.
- Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients and staff.
- Maintains outpatient records. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary by institution. Compiles reports concerning ambulatory care at facility.
- Collaborates with staff to identify patients' needs and to help develop plan to meet these needs.
Required Skills/ Abilities: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
Education and Experience: - Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
- Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
- Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state.
- Because of the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master's degree.
Physical Requirements: - Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
- May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.
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