Certified Nurse Practitioner - Akron

Oriana House recruiters may reach out to applicants via text message. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves job descriptions related to employees who provide health care services to clients; coordinates all changes with the Human Resources Department.
• Conducts physical examinations of clients and interprets their medical histories.
• Orders medical tests for clients and performs diagnostic tests, screening evaluations, and procedures.
• Prescribes medication for clients.
• Educates clients about preventative care and prescribed treatments.
• Confers with clients’ private physicians as needed.
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of clients.
• Collaborates with employees to identify clients’ needs and helps develop plans to meet those needs.
• Works with clients’ families as necessary.
• Assesses the quality of care rendered.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under their position control.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current approval by the joint Medical Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the state.
• Three years of chemical dependency, institutional, and/or emergency room experience preferred.
• Must have a favorable attitude regarding the disease concept of addiction.
• Must have the ability to effectively work with agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.

Schedule

Part-time, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no weekends or nights).

Pay

$104,000.00 – $145,600.00 per year.