NP or PA - Addiction Medicine

Acadia Healthcare•Galax, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Center of Galax, Virginia's leading residential, outpatient, and detox rehab center for drug addiction and alcohol abuse, is seeking a Full-Time Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner or PA. This role will support patients receiving specialized psychiatric care, with a preference for autonomous practitioners. The position involves providing medical evaluations and treatment under the supervision of the Medical Director, collaborating with medical and clinical staff, and adhering to state licensure guidelines 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.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
DEA license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at the facility under the supervision of the Medical Director.
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 the patient Master Treatment Plan.
Assess the physical and psychiatric health of patients and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
Chart clinical observations, evaluations, and treatment of patients within the required timeframe 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.
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 in accordance with state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
Provide on-call responsibilities on a scheduled basis as 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 at all times.
Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.