Nurse Practitioner - Contract PRN

NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER•Dallas, TX

6d•$75

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and medication management to clients. They provide physical exams and admission orders for detox clients.

Requirements

Advance Practice Nurse license required.
Successful completion of related training required.
One to two years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents and licensure standards, etc.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight, measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to performs assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy and a degree of excellence in a timely manner.
Ability to work to the maximum capacity of all required expectations.
Nurse Practitioner license and all training required by agency.
Takes initiative to help the team and is flexible when asked to assist in other areas.
Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors even when addressing conflict or stressful situations.
Demonstrates concern for the overall team and understands how actions affect others.
Shows a positive attitude and contributes to maintaining an enjoyable and productive work environment.
Does not engage in any unfavorable behaviors such as rumors, inappropriate conversations, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience with chemical dependency issues preferred.

Responsibilities

EVALUATES detox clients and approves admission to detox and discharge from detox level of care.
MANAGES the medical care and detox process for all detox clients.
CONDUCTS the CIWA and COWS as indicated.
PROVIDES detox training to staff.
CONDUCTS history and physical exams on residential clients.
PROVIDES medical leadership and medical case consultation to the multi-disciplinary team.
ENSURES client medical and behavioral health care needs are addressed through the coordination of services with medication room staff.
CONDUCTS client psychiatric evaluations and prescribes appropriate medications under the scope of current license and physician supervision.
ASSISTS in crisis situations as indicated and completes appropriate documentation.
RECORDS significant events/concerns as related to client medical issues.
COMPLIES with all licensing and regulatory standards for medication storage, disposal, counting, reconciliation, etc.
ATTENDS program treatment team meetings, as required.
PROVIDES emergency direction as appropriate.
COORDINATES civil court commitment procedures as indicated.
PROVIDES phone consultation to managed care and insurance companies regarding client mental health issues as indicated.
PROVIDES staff training on issues related to dual diagnosis and medical complications related to addiction.
PARTICIPATES in agency committees as indicated.
ATTENDS monthly All Staff Meeting.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED