Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center•Ball Ground, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide medical evaluations and treatment to patients at its residential addiction treatment facility. The position works under the supervision of the Medical Director and collaborates with medical and clinical staff in accordance with state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. The facility provides residential treatment for adults recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, using individualized, small-group, and family-inclusive care to help residents develop skills for long-term recovery.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing from a Nurse Practitioner program.
Clinical experience working with the facility's patient population.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment, and patient care.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Licensed to practice in the state where the facility operates.
DEA license.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Participate in the formulation of each patient's Master Treatment Plan.
Assess patients' physical and psychiatric health and formulate measures to meet their needs.
Document clinical observations, evaluations, and treatment within the time required by facility guidelines, directly or through dictation.
Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality patient care within appropriate guidelines.
Encourage family involvement in patient care and respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
Follow legal requirements, hospital policies and procedures, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
Provide services in accordance with state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
Provide on-call coverage on a scheduled basis as directed by medical staff.
Support health promotion and disease prevention as appropriate.
May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and X-rays, and may prescribe medication.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; prioritize patient safety.