Nurse Practitioner/Psych

STEPS Detox•Lake Charles, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

If you have experience as a Nurse Practitioner, have a current and unrestricted license, and have a compassionate, caring heart, then we have a fantastic career waiting for you. Apply today to join our successful, growing work family and become part of a life-changing patient care team. We have an opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join us at our new facility and make STEPS Recovery Solutions your new "work home". Our current career opportunity is for a full-time Nurse Practitioner to practice at our new facility in the Lake Charles area. Our generous paid time off policy for full-time team members includes 5 sick days each year, vacation that increases over time, 7 paid holidays each year, and more. Additionally, our robust benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short & long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and more for you and your family. PLEASE NOTE: pay depends upon experience - the pay range listed is a broad range set by Indeed.com To be considered, you must have prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner with a current license and preferably have experience in substance abuse treatment with available slots for suboxone treatment. Please be sure to submit a complete resume with employment dates and include your substance abuse experience. For immediate consideration, send your resume through this job posting. If you are unable to apply via this job post, you may fax your resume to 888.859.2007. No phone calls or in person visits please so we may focus on patient care.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing.
5+ years Nursing experience.
Valid and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Louisiana.
Ability to work within a team and take direction.
Must become familiar with the electronic medical records system and be able to chart.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
High energy with engaging personality and strong people skills.
Ability to multi-task and successfully prioritize workload.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with patients and their families, professional support staff, team members, and various individuals from the community agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

Prefer prior substance abuse experience with available treatment slots for suboxone.
Certified Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

Perform initial patient screenings and patient history, along with physical examinations.
Analyze test data and determine the need for further treatment options.
Complete COWA and CIWA assessments in order to monitor patient's withdrawal symptoms.
Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity and confidentiality.
Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions.
Work collaboratively with the Medical Director and provide immediate notification of unusual or potentially high-risk findings in test results or systems.
Other duties as assigned.