Nurse Practitioner

American Addiction Centers•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

As a member of a multidisciplinary medical team, the Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, direct clinical care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role supports the development and implementation of treatment plans and provides evaluations, detox management, and medication-assisted treatment in accordance with standard operating procedures. The Nurse Practitioner may work across facilities and must be willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license; Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP).
Current, unrestricted DEA certification.
Current BLS certification.
Comply with applicable laws, including HIPAA and Title 42 CFR.
Excellent written and verbal communication, bedside manner, and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with people from diverse socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR system appropriately.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to provide high-quality care and meet deadlines.
Meet and maintain facility credentialing and privileging requirements.
Consistently demonstrate a positive customer-service attitude.
Maintain high ethical and moral standards in interactions with employees, contractors, patients, and the general public.
Willingness to work evening hours and weekends if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) qualification preferred.
ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations, histories and physicals (H&Ps), detox management, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) according to standard operating procedures.
Complete H&Ps within 24 hours of admission and according to the stated provider/month schedule for medical care.
Complete psychiatric evaluations within 48 hours of admission and according to the stated provider/month schedule for psychiatry.
Order laboratory tests and other clinically appropriate testing, and prescribe medications and treatments.
Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans.
Consult with other physicians and clinicians about each patient's needs and refer patients to specialists as necessary.
Document patient encounters and diagnostic test results accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate as an active member of the clinical team.
Attend monthly medical staff meetings with pertinent clinical staff and utilization review (UR).
Participate in clinical or medical committees, provide education, and conduct quality review, as assigned.
Establish positive, professional relationships with the local medical community and within the organization.
Travel between facilities if assigned to more than one facility.
Uphold American Addiction Centers' policies and procedures.