Family Nurse Practitioner

ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC•La Plata, MD

9h•$70 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

At Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values—Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy—we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are. Alpas Wellness - La Plata is a fully licensed and accredited residential treatment center located in La Plata, Maryland, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized, whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed facility offers a tranquil environment complete with private and shared residential suites, nurses’ stations, community spaces, and biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort. We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of wellness, we’d love to connect. For more information, please visit: www.alpaswellnesscenters.org.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted FNP license in the State of Maryland
National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or equivalent)
Active DEA License (or willing to obtain)
BLS Certification (required)
Minimum 1 year of experience as an FNP in primary care, urgent care, internal medicine, or substance use treatment setting
Strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills
Proficient in interpreting labs, EKGs, and basic radiological reports
Ability to manage complex patient presentations with limited onsite ancillary services
Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills
Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven inpatient setting

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred
Familiarity with medically supervised withdrawal management and co-occurring medical/psychiatric conditions strongly preferred
Experience using Kipu EMR or other substance use documentation systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive admission history & physicals (H&Ps) for new patients in detox and residential levels of care.
Conduct routine sick calls, follow-up assessments, and monitor vital signs, labs, and medication responses.
Manage withdrawal symptoms using established detoxification protocols in collaboration with the PMHNP and nursing team.
Provide urgent but non-emergency medical care for conditions arising during the evening shift.
Coordinate with primary care or specialty providers as needed for patients with complex medical conditions.
Support discharge planning, including medication reconciliation, prior authorizations, and aftercare instructions.
Ensure that patient medication regimens are cost-effective, accessible post-discharge, and clinically appropriate.
Complete timely and thorough documentation in the Kipu EMR, including H&Ps, medication orders, and progress notes.
Ensure documentation is aligned with ASAM, TJC, and Maryland Department of Health standards.
Participate in performance improvement (PI) initiatives and assist in quality assurance or peer review when requested.
Collaborate closely with the PMHNP, Director of Nursing, case managers, and clinical team to align medical care with psychiatric and therapeutic goals.
Communicate relevant changes in medical status or risk factors to appropriate departments.
Participate in evening handoff reports and maintain communication logs to support overnight continuity of care.
Educate patients and families on medical diagnoses, treatment plans, medication use, and harm-reduction strategies.
Model trauma-informed and recovery-oriented communication practices with patients.
Other duties as assigned