Certified Nurse Practitioner - Akron

Oriana House • Akron, OH

8h

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for overseeing healthcare services provided to clients, including reviewing and approving related job descriptions and coordinating with Human Resources. Key duties involve conducting physical examinations, interpreting medical histories, ordering and performing diagnostic tests, and prescribing medication. The role also includes educating clients on preventative care and treatments, consulting with private physicians, and serving as a resource for health-related decisions and policies. Furthermore, the Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with staff to identify and address client needs, work with clients' families, assess the quality of care, and initiate the development of nursing service policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current approval by the joint Medical Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the state.
• Must have a favorable attitude regarding the disease concept of addiction.
• Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, and outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years chemical dependency, institutional and/or emergency room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves job descriptions related to employees who provide health care services to clients.
• Coordinates all changes with Human Resources Department.
• Conducts physical examinations of clients and interprets their medical histories.
• Orders medical tests for clients and performs diagnostic tests, screening evaluations, and procedures.
• Prescribes medication for clients.
• Educates clients about preventative care and prescribed treatments.
• Confers with clients’ private physicians as needed.
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of clients.
• Collaborates with employees to identify clients’ needs and helps develop plans to meet those needs.
• Works with clients’ families as necessary.
• Assess the quality of care rendered.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her position control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees