Nurse Practitioner

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc•New York, NY

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner, in coordination with the supervising physician, is primarily responsible for increasing access to substance abuse and medication assisted treatments; coordinating and managing health care services and health education; encouraging health and wellness and disease prevention. The candidate will effectively engage patients; will report to the Medical Doctor for clinical supervision and the Chief Program Officer/Vice President of Behavioral Health Services.

Requirements

NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and certification by the NYSED in medicine to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
DATA 2000 “X” waiver.
NYS Prescriptive Rights
Must have computer skills.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral Health background preferred.
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will participate in direct patient care.
Monitors, observes and interprets patients’ symptom(s), assessing needs to provide the best possible care.
Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
Assessment of patients with known history of substance abuse disorders.
Refer patients when necessary to appropriate medical and behavioral health facilities and follow up such referrals.
Coordinate with Medical Doctor and clinical staff for tele-practice services.
Conduct HIV/ HEP C screenings/testing and treatment referrals to high risk populations.
Conduct medical and addiction medicine care including the use of Buprenorphine and/or IM Naltrexone.
Will perform inductions and maintenance of patients on Buprenorphine.
Author medication orders.
Coordination of care with Behavioral Health Team (CASAC, Mental Health clinicians, Care Manager, Peers) to ensure continuity of care.
Provide consultation and training to on-site staff.
Assist with the identification and counseling of mental health and substance abuse problems.
Work in a non-traditional environment; e.g. – mobile unit visiting underserved, disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities and populations.
Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required.
Is an integral part of the treatment team, consulting with clinicians and participating in team meetings and case conferences; resolving participant problems utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Submits accurate and timely documentation.
Document services and treatment plans in EHR systems.
Is aware of and adheres to all agency and funding source policies and procedures.
May be required to work evenings and weekends.