Nurse Practitioner, FT
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, either 3x12's Friday through Sunday OR 4x10's Thursday through Sunday which would be 9am-7:30pm.
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.
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Job Type
Full-time
