Nurse Practitioner or PA - Addiction Medicine

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center•Williamsburg, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania is the leading Addiction Treatment Center for adults. This 288-bed facility offers detox and residential rehabilitation services to the men and women who are dealing with substance use disorder (SUD) and certain co-occurring disorders. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at the facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.

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