NP or PA - Addiction Medicine

Acadia Healthcare•Galax, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Center of Galax is seeking a PRN, Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner or PA to support patients receiving specialized psychiatric care. This role involves providing medical evaluations and treatment under the supervision of the Medical Director, working collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff, and adhering to state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. The facility specializes in Residential Rehab, Detox, Opiate Dependency Recovery, Methadone Maintenance, and Outpatient programs. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating illnesses, participating in patient treatment plans, assessing physical and psychiatric health, charting observations and treatments, communicating with physicians and staff, encouraging family involvement, responding to educational needs, and adhering to legal and hospital policies. The role may involve health promotion, disease prevention, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing medication. A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude is expected, with a focus on customer service and patient safety.

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

Autonomous is preferred.
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervisor of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
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.