Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem
About The Position
Wellbridge is seeking a per-diem Nurse Practitioner to serve as one of its primary general medical clinicians. The role works closely with an interdisciplinary group responsible for the day-to-day operation of the campus and for achieving exceptional patient outcomes. The position provides patient-centered medical care to people receiving treatment for substance use disorders, in a safe, caring, and culturally sensitive environment consistent with Wellbridge’s mission, vision, and values. Patient care is performed on site. The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients; collaborates on personalized treatment plans; supports clinical innovation and research-informed addiction care; and helps develop measurement-based care to guide program improvement. The role also includes staff management and development, coordination with program and community partners, and participation in clinical and leadership meetings. The listed base rate is $90 per hour, with eligibility for applicable 10–15% shift pay differentials.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS or other certification, as required by the department; required certifications must be obtained within one month of employment.
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical risk.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to assess medical needs and provide patient care.
- Ability to move about patient care areas; occasionally lift and move medical equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
- Ability to communicate verbally about patient care and use computers, phones, and general office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- National certification in a nurse practitioner specialty through ANCC, AACP, or NAPNAP.
- Clinical experience treating addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient or residential environment.
- Experience evaluating program effectiveness and implementing data-driven process improvement, preferably in medical education or hospital administration.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat all Wellbridge patients.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to oversee the development of personalized treatment plans for each patient.
- Support and drive innovation by implementing approaches, using technology, integrating research, and educating staff.
- Maintain knowledge of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care.
- Support strategic efforts to identify opportunities for translational medicine and innovation.
- Collaborate with the Wellbridge research team to develop a measurement-based care system to guide program improvement.
- Hire assigned staff and manage their development and performance.
- Participate in routine clinical team meetings.
- Coordinate patient services with advocacy, residential, and legal teams.
- Respond to staff concerns in a timely manner.
- Meet with program leadership to review issues affecting patient care, patient satisfaction, general operations, and performance.
- Assist with community presentations, as applicable.
- Manage and promote relationships with academic and research institutions to advance addiction research and training for nurses and nurse practitioners.
- Maintain a safe and caring environment and deliver culturally sensitive care consistent with Wellbridge’s mission, vision, and values.
- Assess medical needs and provide patient care on site.
- Maintain and update medical records and communicate verbally about patient care.
Benefits
- Free cafeteria service.
- On-site gym/wellness center.
- Applicable 10–15% shift pay differentials.
