Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Pool
About The Position
Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician. Duties and Responsibilities: Assesses client health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating and reviewing medical histories Provide ongoing care to our residential clients as medical needs arise. Initiates the induction of clients on Suboxone, will monitor the response and adjust the dose accordingly. Assist in the introduction and orientation of clients to Vivitrol and will monitor medical response to the injections. Contributes to physician?s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-term patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives. Review and monitor Suboxone and Methodone orders monthly Collaborate with clinical to facilitate client referrals. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms and laboratory studies, interpreting test results. Documents patient care services by charting in patient electronic health records Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, discussing family planning, promoting wellness and health maintenance. Provides continuity of care by assisting in the development of patient treatment plans Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Requirements
- Graduate of a nurse practitioner program required.
- Current RN and APN licensure (State of New Jersey and/or Multistate License) required.
- BLS-HCP certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in addiction preferred
Responsibilities
- Assesses client health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating and reviewing medical histories
- Provide ongoing care to our residential clients as medical needs arise.
- Initiates the induction of clients on Suboxone, will monitor the response and adjust the dose accordingly.
- Assist in the introduction and orientation of clients to Vivitrol and will monitor medical response to the injections.
- Contributes to physician?s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-term patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
- Review and monitor Suboxone and Methodone orders monthly
- Collaborate with clinical to facilitate client referrals.
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms and laboratory studies, interpreting test results.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient electronic health records
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, discussing family planning, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provides continuity of care by assisting in the development of patient treatment plans
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
- Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
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Job Type
Part-time
