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Nurse Practitioner

19 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., • 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. 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

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