Nurse Practitioner (Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5 PM)

Harris House Foundation Inc

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for independent evaluation of Harris House patients assigned to his/her care; formulation of plan of medication management of these patients under guidance of the medical director and according to Harris House’s policies, procedures, and protocols; entering orders in the patient’s charts and conveying these orders to the nursing staff. This individual will also be responsible for the completeness of all aspects of the medical records – including any paper documentation and all entries into the electronic health record system.  This a FT position, Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of Nurse Practitioner program specific to psychiatry/mental health.
• 1 year as Nurse Practitioner treating substance use disorders.
• Current and unrestricted MO RN and APRN licenses
• Current MO DEA license
• Make sound judgment based on assessment and data available and act accordingly.
• Flexible, innovative, and work independently.
• Possess skills for computer usage and written and oral communication.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions or tasks
• Tolerance for unpredictable circumstances and usual stress of coping with the human nature of staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that a medical evaluation, including a medical history and physical examination, has been performed at every patient’s admission.
• Ensure that appropriate laboratory studies have been ordered and performed, and results are reviewed and documented.
• Ensure that evidence of current physiological dependence, length of history addiction, or exceptions to criteria for admission are documented in the client’s record before they receive the initial medication.
• Collaborates with Medical Director, clinical and social service teams, and other medical providers.
• Presents medical forms to the Medical Director for their signature.
• Initiates referral for patients who have any medical needs.
• Participates in quality improvement and treatment team meetings.
• With compliance with the medical team, help administer annual CPR and TB requirements.
• Ensures compliance with State Regulations, CARF and HIPAA Standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees