Nurse Practitioner
7 days ago
Saint Albans
Job Description The Nurse Practitioner in coordination with the supervising physician, is primarily responsible for increasing access to substance abuse and medication assisted treatments; coordinating and managing health care services and health education; encouraging health and wellness and disease prevention. The candidate will effectively engage patients; will report to the Medical Doctor for clinical supervision and the Chief Program Officer/Vice President of Behavioral Health Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • The Nurse Practitioner will participate in direct patient care., • Monitors, observes and interprets patients’ symptom(s), assessing needs to provide the best possible care., • Provide instant medical care in emergencies., • Assessment of patients with known history of substance abuse disorders., • Refer patients when necessary to appropriate medical and behavioral health facilities and follow up such referrals., • Coordinate with Medical Doctor and clinical staff for tele-practice services., • Conduct HIV/ HEP C screenings/testing and treatment referrals to high risk populations., • Conduct medical and addiction medicine care including the use of Buprenorphine and/or IM Naltrexone., • Will perform inductions and maintenance of patients on Buprenorphine., • Author medication orders., • Coordination of care with Behavioral Health Team (CASAC, Mental Health clinicians, Care Manager, Peers) to ensure continuity of care., • Provide consultation and training to on-site staff., • Assist with the identification and counseling of mental health and substance abuse problems., • Work in a non-traditional environment; e.g. – mobile unit visiting underserved, disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities and populations., • Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required., • Is an integral part of the treatment team, consulting with clinicians and participating in team meetings and case conferences; resolving participant problems utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies., • Submits accurate and timely documentation., • Document services and treatment plans in EHR systems., • Is aware of and adheres to all agency and funding source policies and procedures., • May be required to work evenings and weekends. Other Skills and Abilities: • Responds to changes in work requirements., • Shows flexibility in changing of schedules as needed., • Is willing to take on additional responsibilities as required., • Uses good judgment in bringing issues to the attention of supervisor., • Organizes tasks, manages time well and directs oneself., • Performs job tasks in a manner that does not result in negative audit reviews., • Refers to and follows agency policy and procedures., • Responds to opportunities and requirements for skill development., • Demonstrates openness to input on work issues from supervisor and co-workers., • Meets productivity requirements for position., • Maintains a work focused atmosphere; shares techniques for increasing productivity., • Performs duties in a manner that expedites work requirements., • Manages time, adheres to deadlines and prioritizes tasks., • Reports potential safety hazards on agency property., • Uses good judgment in matters of safety and liability for which there may not be prescribed procedures., • Shares information only where the “need to know” exists., • Conversations are conducted with privacy in mind (information is not discussed in public areas)., • Demonstrates tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in relating to community agencies, coworkers, participants and other associates., • Responds to problems and conflict with solution-focused thinking., • Works effectively with people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or national origin., • Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: • NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and certification by the NYSED in medicine to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs., • DATA 2000 “X” waiver., • NYS Prescriptive Rights, • Behavioral Health background preferred., • Must have computer skills., • Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free. Monday - Friday 6AM - 2PM