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POSITION TITLE: Licensed Nurse Practitioner

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Licensed Nurse Practitioner is responsible for day-to-day management of nurse staff in a substance abuse facility setting. The NP manages the health of patients by providing evaluation and management of non-acute illness/conditions and withdrawal symptoms. Assists development of and participation in health care services related to OneSource residential and outpatient drug treatment programs. NP will participate as collaborative team member for coordination of care with internal departments and external ancillary services. NP will assist with development and evaluation of standards of medical care throughout the organization, providing medical direction to other clinical staff, and advising the organization in matters of medical and health care policy. Meets regularly with the management and clinical teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in admission decisions including screening and assessment of new patients, conducts physical exams upon admission and assists with overall mental and medical stability of patients with addictions.

• Interacts with the management team, direct care staff and others to assisting with development, approval, and evaluating medical, healthcare, and operational policies and procedures for the organization.

• Directs care and treatment as the primary medical service provider for non-emergent patient issues for organization.

• Writes medical orders (including Suboxone) and standards of practice for clinical activities. May supervise additional clinic staff as needed.

• Works closely with the Director of Services and Clinical Director to assure the efficient operation of medical and clinical activities.

• Assist organization staff in the investigation of communicable diseases in the facilities.

• Works closely with the resident community to advance the mission of the organization.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of professional societies and health agencies at the local, state, and federal level to ensure the compliance of the organization’s various health programs with national and statewide medical guidelines.

• Develop relationships with hospitals and clinics within and outside the organization that provide healthcare to patients, MAT, urgent care, and triage.

• Acts as a member of leadership team in representing the organization in the community, participating in the development of medical and healthcare policies and procedures, and making recommendations regarding the future of the organization.

• Acts as the medical liaison with state and federal health and medical authorities.

• Acts as consulting team member for the receipt and distribution of licensed pharmaceuticals for the organization.

• Serves as medical spokesperson for the organization as needed.

• Provides periodic in-service training for clinical and other health organization staff.

• Will be expected to respond to health emergencies.

• May require nontraditional working hours on occasion.

• Maintains appropriate licenses and/or certifications.

• Should already have a NPI number. Credentialing with various insurance providers is preferred.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Examples of skills that are needed to perform this job include:

• Ability to record, organize, analyze and present data with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze complex information and develop strategies, plans, and procedures to address medical policies of the organization.

• Must be able to use online data resources and use various computer database and reporting tools.

• Ability to communicate complex medical information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to interpret and apply Federal & State regulations, procedures, and policies into all aspects of the work.

• Proficiency in PC operation and the use of email, Internet browsers, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software and other web-based collaboration tools.

• Self-motivated and disciplined.

Ability to work effectively in groups and collaborative environment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Virginia.

• Must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the organization liability insurance carrier.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check with a record that is free from a criminal record that would prohibit employment by the organization.

• Knowledge of medical science and its application to healthcare practice, principles and practice of healthcare administration, and the laws governing health practice.

• Knowledge of current communicable diseases, addiction disorders, medical and mental health disorders their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment as well as epidemiology and disease surveillance systems.