Nurse Practitioner or PA -Addiction Medicine
About The Position
Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking full-time advanced practice providers to support patients receiving addiction and mental health treatment. The role provides medical evaluations and treatment within the facility under the supervision of the Medical Director, working collaboratively with medical and clinical staff in accordance with state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants. The posting describes two advanced practice provider roles. One is for a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/AGNP) who will join the clinical team and help meet patient-care needs. The other is for a dual-certified PMHNP/FNP or PMHNP/AGNP, or a Physician Assistant with a CAQ in Psychiatry, providing integrated psychiatric and primary care services to patients with behavioral health and medical needs. Wilmington Treatment Center provides a continuum of addiction and mental health services for adults, including detoxification, inpatient/residential treatment, and outpatient services. The position is full-time, has a rotating schedule, and lists compensation of $130K.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing from a Nurse Practitioner program.
- Clinical experience working with the facility’s patient population.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, the treatment environment, and patient care.
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
- Licensed to practice in the state where the facility operates.
- DEA license.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- Participate in formulating patients’ Master Treatment Plans.
- Assess patients’ physical and psychiatric health and formulate measures to meet their needs.
- Document clinical observations, evaluations, and treatment within required timeframes and according to facility guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality patient care within appropriate guidelines.
- Encourage family involvement in patient care and respond to identified patient and family education needs.
- Follow legal requirements, hospital policies and procedures, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide services in accordance with state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
- Provide scheduled on-call coverage as directed by medical staff.
- May focus on health promotion and disease prevention; may order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and X-rays, and may prescribe medication.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; address and work to resolve patient complaints and prioritize patient safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
