Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Acadia Healthcare • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse provides advanced nursing care at Vantage Point of Northwest Arkansas Health Hospital in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Under the supervision of the Medical Director, and potentially at the direction of the CEO, the APRN evaluates and monitors patients as part of a healthcare team and may prescribe medication as permitted by state regulations. The role includes providing care for adults and, if needed, children and adolescents, with a focus on behavioral health and substance use treatment.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. Compensation is $130,000–$150,000 per year, depending on experience. The APRN collaborates with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary care team to support treatment planning, patient safety, quality, and efficient care.

Requirements

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; APRN licensure is preferred.
• Licensed to practice in the state where the practitioner is working.
• DEA license.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for the three years before employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a practicing APRN is preferred.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, is preferred.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and annual history and physical evaluations, assess eligibility for treatment, and evaluate patients’ histories of opioid dependence.
• Order appropriate laboratory studies, review results, and provide patients with necessary education, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Monitor treatment plans for high-risk patients.
• Prescribe medication for substance abuse treatment according to patient need and as permitted by state regulations.
• Consult and collaborate with the Medical Director to plan and implement care in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Report and document significant patient issues and adverse events.
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Ensure program and employee transactions and activities comply with applicable laws, the clinic’s legal compliance program, and standards of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed