Nurse Practitioner-Adult

Unity Health Care.•Washington, DC

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Lead MAT program's Addiction Medicine specialist physician drives safe and high-quality care resulting in improved patient outcomes. Participates in substance use disorder (SUD) services that are geared towards the enhancement of patient experience including detoxification, residential and outpatient services based on individual needs. MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provides preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to adults suffering from the disease of addiction Develops and participates in screening programs for Alcohol, opioid use disorders, benzodiazepine addiction Practices independently and obtain medical histories and conducts physical examinations and evaluations as appropriate for this patient population in our Urgent care, Primary care and Infirmary (Hospital) settings, which includes detoxification from Alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and methamphetamines. Prescribes, manage and adjust Suboxone, Methadone, Vivitrol, Benzodiazepines dosages to meet patients’ needs. Develops treatment protocols and policies for the SUD/Pain management clinic. Participates in scheduled meetings with SUD program manager and nursing leadership Functions as Participant for QI Committee for MOUD. Assists QI outcome studies for NCCHC accreditation when needed. Knowledgeable about Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Program Completes ACA Data reports for addiction treatment team along with DOC data team Provides brief counseling/ psychotherapy and motivational interviewing to residents Successfully taper patients with Benzodiazepine addiction and offer other alternative treatments and submit referrals to Mental Health Assists Peer Navigators with arranging after care for addiction treatment at drug treatment facilities, methadone/Suboxone clinic Provides education and precepts NP residency students, medical students, residents, and fellows about substance abuse and medicated assisted treatment options.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Advanced Practice Certification (NP/PA)
Licensure: Current and valid license for Washington DC.
Minimum 2 years of experience in correctional healthcare, emergency medicine, or primary care.
Experienced in ability to provide ongoing assessment, evaluation of patients suffering from substance abuse disorders and formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans.
Ability to provide harm reduction teaching, stabilization, and monitoring of patients in the ambulatory community-based treatment model.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with other healthcare providers and lead a team of healthcare professionals.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team will be essential in providing comprehensive patient care.
Experience in a leadership or supervisory role, as well as working in a fast-paced healthcare environment with diverse patient populations.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Proficient in electronic medical records and CRISP.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in managing SUD and MAT experience preferred.
Knowledge of correctional care regulations, including NCCHC and ACA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to adults suffering from the disease of addiction
Develops and participates in screening programs for Alcohol, opioid use disorders, benzodiazepine addiction
Practices independently and obtain medical histories and conducts physical examinations and evaluations as appropriate for this patient population in our Urgent care, Primary care and Infirmary (Hospital) settings, which includes detoxification from Alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and methamphetamines.
Prescribes, manage and adjust Suboxone, Methadone, Vivitrol, Benzodiazepines dosages to meet patients’ needs. Develops treatment protocols and policies for the SUD/Pain management clinic.
Participates in scheduled meetings with SUD program manager and nursing leadership
Functions as Participant for QI Committee for MOUD.
Assists QI outcome studies for NCCHC accreditation when needed.
Knowledgeable about Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Program
Completes ACA Data reports for addiction treatment team along with DOC data team
Provides brief counseling/ psychotherapy and motivational interviewing to residents
Successfully taper patients with Benzodiazepine addiction and offer other alternative treatments and submit referrals to Mental Health
Assists Peer Navigators with arranging after care for addiction treatment at drug treatment facilities, methadone/Suboxone clinic
Provides education and precepts NP residency students, medical students, residents, and fellows about substance abuse and medicated assisted treatment options.