The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing direct care to patients in the alcoholism and/or substance abuse. Accountable for assessment of patients and for assisting in the development of a health plan by performing the following duties.

This position would be in person and remote, hours and days are TBD.

Essential Job Functions

· Maintains a cordial, accommodating, and welcoming presence with patients at all times

· Assesses the physical and psychological status of patients through interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing

· Determines initial medical diagnosis and initiates appropriate action to facilitate the implementation of the therapeutic plan consistent with the continuing health needs of the patient

· Provides for the comfort, safety, privacy, and confidentiality of patients

· Develops a health profile by taking health and developmental history, performing physical examination, and by analyzing clinical laboratory data, other diagnostic tests, and pertinent psychosocial information

· Assesses data on each patient, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings

· May provide official regulatory services for Agency by reviewing and signing client treatment plans as needed

· Reviews medical assessments and physical exams from outside providers if needed

· Provides initial and ongoing assessment for clients in order to determine diagnosis and appropriate level of care

· Initiates and provides emergency care services as appropriate in life-threatening situations

· Coordinates disease prevention and health maintenance programs using available resources

· Functions as part of the practice environment health care team by developing medical intervention programs designed to meet the needs of the patient.

· Provides educational materials and follow-up visit instructions to patients as indicated

· Designs, develops, and implements education programs to supplement physician practice and community-based needs

· Works in collaboration with a designated Physician

· Consistently maintains compliance with regulations governing HIV: NYS Public Health Law, NYS OASAS Regulations, 42CFR, and other patient confidentiality requirements

· Completes required medical record documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner and in compliance with NYS OASAS regulations. Effectively utilizes Agency’s medical software program(s)

· Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care

· Participates in professional supervision and education that supports continuous improvement of client care, including weekly case management staff meetings

· Meets productivity requirements by utilizing various techniques to engage clients and minimize failed appointments

· Maintains QHP status as required by job title

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Advanced knowledge of substance abuse problems and their effects on the individual and family members including human behavior, attitudes, and motivations and their applicability in the treatment/rehabilitation of the substance abuser and/or offender.

· Familiar with the resources available to individuals with substance abuse problems.

· Ability to recognize symptoms of substance abuse and elicit information concerning underlying reasons for addiction.

· Ability to accurately prepare and maintain documentation of services, treatment records, and reports utilizing computer databases and software programs including proficiency with spreadsheets.

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and the general public.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to:

· Use a computer including keyboard and mouse operations; visual and/or auditory capacity.

· The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

The Nurse Practitioner must be able to prioritize situations and manage time, and may find that they are needed at irregular hours causing fatigue and stress. The NP may experience stress and stress related symptoms due to interacting with clients in crisis. S/he may be exposed to illness and unsanitary conditions so must take care to protect their own health. They may also have to manage physically threatening clients and be prepared to be responsible for their own safety, and the safety of others.

Work Environment

The employee is expected to adhere to strict policies/regulations relative to being in a tobacco and alcohol free workplace. Work is performed in a normal office environment.

Qualifications

The Nurse Practitioner must have prior clinical experience in a substance abuse environment, a New York State Education Department License as a Nurse Practitioner, Current license as a Registered Nurse, DEA X Waiver for MAT, a valid driver’s license. This position is subject to a criminal background clearance.

This job description is intended to provide a description of essential job functions that are used in order to assess employee performance. It is not an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Clinical: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DEA Certification (Required)
• Drivers License (Required)
• RN License (Required)
• NP, PA, or Physicians License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elmira, NY 14901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person