Advanced Nurse Practitioner (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work within their Ambulatory Care Division, primarily treating patients in the hospitals' addictions units. The ideal candidate will have experience working with substance abuse and addictions patients. This role is part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals passionate about improving the lives of those served, assisting clients in achieving success, and making a difference in the public sector through collaboration.

Requirements

A current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain United States Drug Enforcement Administration Registration issued by the United States Federal Government.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
Considerable knowledge of advanced nursing principles and treatments.
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and practices, treatment modalities and concepts of community programs.
Knowledge of substance abuse issues as they relate to individuals overall health and/or psychiatric status and course of treatment.
Knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.
Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Considerable oral and written communication skills.
Considerable clinical assessment and evaluation skills.
Ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat individuals requiring health care services.
Ability to interpret diagnostic tests.
Ability to prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments.
Ability to utilize computer software.
Administrative ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and treating patients with substance abuse and addiction.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive advanced nursing treatments and/or health care services to individuals including clinical assessments, treatments, diagnosing medical conditions, assessing emergencies, ordering, analyzing and interpreting results of diagnostic studies, prescribing medication and monitoring responses to medications and adjusting accordingly, making appropriate referrals to specialists.
Leads cardiac arrest codes and documents medical and/or psychiatric care.
Performs specialized duties in providing medical and psychiatric care to a variety of individuals including hospitalized and ambulatory individuals with acute and chronic conditions.
Provides individual psychotherapy.
Educates individuals regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Assesses the effectiveness of health and/or psychiatric care services.
Consults with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans.
Assists regional and/or central office staff in determining need for contractual health services.
Provides direction to staff on appropriate health record documentation.
Functions as liaison between agency and community health care providers.
Prepares reports on health services, problems and investigations.
Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed.
Assists families and other groups in understanding medical and/or psychiatric needs of clients serviced by agency.
Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team.
May provide training to nursing and paraprofessional staff.
May complete home assessments for safety.
May participate in investigations of abuse and/or neglect.
May testify in court.
May direct agency clinic services.
Performs related duties as required.