Nurse Practitioner

American Addiction Centers•Hollywood, FL

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 includes evaluations, physical examinations, detox management, medication-assisted treatment, diagnostic testing, medication and treatment management, and participation in patient treatment planning. The Nurse Practitioner coordinates with other clinicians, documents care in the Electronic Medical Record, participates in clinical team activities and medical staff meetings, and helps maintain professional relationships within the local medical community and American Addiction Centers. The role may involve travel between facilities and evening or weekend work if necessary.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license; FNP or 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.
Demonstrate effective teamwork.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with people from diverse socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
Computer literacy and ability to appropriately use an EMR system.
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 with employees, contractors, patients, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

PMHNP qualification preferred.
Current ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations, histories and physicals, detox management, and medication-assisted treatment according to standard operating procedures.
Complete histories and physicals within 24 hours of admission and provider/month for medical services.
Complete psychiatric evaluations within 48 hours of admission and provider/month for psychiatry services.
Order laboratory work 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.
Participate as an active member of the clinical team.
Attend monthly medical staff meetings with pertinent clinical staff and Utilization Review.
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 AAC organization.
Travel between facilities if assigned to more than one facility.
Work evening hours and weekends if necessary.
Uphold American Addiction Centers' policies and procedures.