Nurse Practitioner

Community Medical Services • Minot, ND

20h

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. The role includes conducting physical examinations and assessments, prescribing and managing methadone treatment plans, and helping create a supportive environment for patients beginning recovery. The position also involves managing ongoing treatment and patient case management, completing clinical documentation, coordinating care with the Medical Director and other healthcare professionals, and providing education about medications and healthy habits.

CMS describes its work environment as supportive, engaging, and fulfilling. The organization is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. It is headquartered in Arizona and operates more than 70 clinics in 14 states.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate in the state of employment.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• CPR certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Ability to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test.
• Sensitivity to the needs of people who are chemically dependent.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and opioid treatment.
• Experience documenting in an electronic medical record.
• Experience working with multicultural and low-socioeconomic individuals.
• Interest in working in an outpatient setting, such as a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic.

Responsibilities

• Complete medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations before patients receive their initial medication dose.
• Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders and treatment plans and completing documentation required by state and federal laws.
• Manage patients’ cases, including chronic health problems, other health conditions, and prescription medications.
• Complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates in the Electronic Health Record.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and facilitate referrals to healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuity of care.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients’ healthcare needs are met.
• Educate patients, families, staff, and community members about medication actions and side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.

Benefits

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Health savings account for full-time employees.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Life insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for full-time employees.
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100% for full-time employees.
• Employee assistance program for mental health and wellness for full-time employees.
• Ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed