Nurse Practitioner- PMHNP

JourneyPure at The River•Smyrna, TN

About The Position

Our mission is to help people become healthy and stay healthy. Our high standards attract well-known behavioral health professionals from across the country. Their commitments to ethics and patient success are backed by the highest accreditation in the industry. JourneyPure is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner PMHNP to provide medical care and oversight in our substance use treatment program. In collaboration with the Medical Director, the NP manages client admissions, medical treatment, and discharge planning while contributing to the overall quality of care delivered at our facility.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Tennessee and/or Florida; DEA licensure required.
Malpractice insurance certificate required.
CPR certification required.
Working knowledge of alcohol, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and rehabilitation programs.
Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of direct medical experience with substance abuse and/or dual diagnosis clients preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform admission history and physicals (H&Ps), including health history, current health status, mental status, and physical examination.
Dictate admission notes, medical notes, and discharge summaries.
Identify medical and health risk factors and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
Provide medical care in collaboration with the Medical Director, including admission orders, ongoing medical management, and discharge orders.
Conduct daily client rounds and sick call, documenting medical progress notes specific to the detoxification unit and throughout the course of treatment.
Order and accurately interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological agents.
Coordinate special client diets with the dietary department as needed.
Provide client education on medical conditions, treatments, and medications.
Make appropriate referrals to the Medical Director, medical providers, and dental services for emergency, acute, and follow-up care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of medical plans of care and modify as necessary.
Systematically review records and treatment plans with the Medical Director on a periodic basis.