Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research•Calverton, NY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center! Nurse Practitioner - Full Time. 4 10hr shifts. This position serves as one of Wellbridge’s primary general medical clinicians and works closely with an interdisciplinary group responsible for the day-to-day operation throughout our campus to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in New York State required. National certification in nurse practitioner specialty (ANCC, AACP or NAPNAP) is preferred
BLS, required. ACLS or other certification, as required by department. Certifications must be obtained within one (1) month of employment.
Demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience providing treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient or residential environment
Experience evaluating program effectiveness and implementing data-driven process improvement, preferably in medical education or hospital administration

Responsibilities

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all Wellbridge patients
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to oversee the development of personalized treatment plans for each individual Wellbridge patient
Receptive to and a driver of innovation through implementation of approaches, capitalizing on technology, integration of research and educating all staff
Maintain understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care
Support strategic efforts to identify opportunities for translational medicine and innovation
Collaborate with Wellbridge research team to develop a measurement-based care system to guide program improvement
Hire, manage employee development and performance management of assigned staff
Participate in routine clinical team meetings
Work closely with the advocacy, residential, and legal teams to coordinate services to patients
Responds in a timely fashion to staff concerns
Meet with the program leadership team to review issues affecting patient care, patient satisfaction, and general operations and performance
Assist with community presentations, as applicable
Manage and promote relationship with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training for nurses and nurse practitioners
Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values