Nurse Practitioner or PA -Addiction Medicine
About The Position
Wilmington Treatment Center is a leading behavioral health facility providing comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment services for adults who are dealing with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The facility offers a full continuum of care, including detoxification, inpatient/residential treatment, and outpatient services. We are currently seeking Full-Time Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants in two roles—Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry—to support our patients receiving specialized substance use and mental health treatment. Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients within the facility under the supervision of the Medical Director, and work collaboratively with the medical and clinical staff in accordance with state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.
Requirements
- Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
- Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
- DEA license.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
- Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
- Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
- Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
- Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
- Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
- Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
- May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
