PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

The Recovery Village•Orlando, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is seeking a compassionate PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner to join their team. ARS is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. The Orlando Recovery Center (ORC), a 93-bed facility in Central Florida, offers a full continuum of care for individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, with a holistic and comprehensive approach to co-occurring disorders. ORC provides medical detox, primary residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and aftercare services in a serene environment near Lake Ellenor.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
Licensed Nurse with Master’s Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) in the appropriate state, as applicable.
Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications.
Must have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) working.
DEA-authorized prescribers will be required to demonstrate that they have completed at least eight (8) hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the NP and Medical Director.
Depending on the state, the DEA may not be able to be obtained until the protocol has been approved by the local nursing board. This is the only exception to not having a DEA at hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.
Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
Self-motivated and confident.

Responsibilities

Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.
Establishes rapport, systematically gathers data, determines readiness for treatment and change, and applies accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.
Screens for co-occurring Primary Mental Health issues.
Screens for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
Assesses for medication complications, understands detoxification protocols, and prescribes medications.
Screens for danger to self or others using the Columbia Suicide Screening Rating Scale (CSSRS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).
Analyzes and interprets data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
Screens for nutrition deficiencies and makes interventions or refers for a nutrition consultation.
Screens for pain and understands treatment strategies for pain, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.
Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
Completes and authenticates electronic record documents in a timely manner, including Psychiatric Evaluations, Physical Examinations, Medical Progress Notes, Medical Discharge Summaries, Medication and ancillary orders, Allergies, Diagnosis and updating diagnosis, Laboratory Date interpretation and documentation, and HIV/STD results.
Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria and documents decision-making and treatment planning accordingly.
Understands On-Call responsibilities, including providing contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available, and staying within one hour of the facility when on-call.
Develops cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
Reviews all level of care changes and provides peer reviews when required.
Provides support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students as required.
Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines as required.
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.