Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About The Position
As a Nurse Practitioner MAT, you will deliver comprehensive medical care to patients, operating within established policies and procedures and in alignment with state regulations, under the guidance of the Site Medical Director and fellow site Physicians. Your role involves meticulous documentation of provided services for monitoring purposes and promptly communicating any schedule changes or coverage needs to the Medical Director and site director to ensure uninterrupted medical services for patients even during your absence. Additional Details This advanced practitioner will be working with MAT program patients doing induction and continuation of care. Experience in MAT services is required!
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner
- Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
- Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
- Must have or be willing to obtain DATA 2000 Waiver prior to employment.
Responsibilities
- Conducts thorough medical examinations of referred patients upon reporting to the assigned facility, adhering to clinic treatment policies and all relevant state and federal regulations.
- Provides guidance and training to medical staff, participates in case conferences, and collaborates with clinic personnel on treatment plans while ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient progress in SOAP format.
- Responds promptly to health emergencies following standard protocols, reviews records as necessary, and utilizes available resources for problem resolution before considering off-site referrals.
- Performs comprehensive medical assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations, to diagnose opioid dependence and coexisting medical or psychiatric disorders, making appropriate referrals for further treatment.
- Prescribes tailored patient care regimens, upholding confidentiality standards and contributing insights to facility committees upon request from the Site Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
