Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Rural Health Services

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Full-Time | Sussex County, Delaware Position Overview Impact Life is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our growing rural health team in Sussex County. Candidates who are dual-certified/licensed as both a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) are strongly preferred. The FNP will provide integrated medical services as part of Impact Life's Rural Recovery Ecosystem Initiative, including primary and preventive care, substance use disorder treatment, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), medication management, and care coordination. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the FNP will help connect primary healthcare, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, and community-based services to address the whole-person needs of individuals served. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, health histories, physical examinations, and ongoing clinical evaluationsProvide primary and preventive healthcare services within the FNP's scope of practiceAssess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions within scope of practiceAssess and treat substance use disorders and co-occurring medical conditionsInitiate, prescribe, and manage medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) when clinically appropriate and within scope of practiceProvide medication management, monitoring, and patient educationOrder, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other clinical informationDevelop and participate in individualized treatment, care, and recovery planningProvide health education, preventive care, and chronic disease management supportIdentify medical and social barriers that may affect an individual's health, treatment, or recovery and coordinate appropriate interventions and referralsCoordinate care with nursing, behavioral health, substance use treatment, peer recovery, and community-based staffCollaborate with external healthcare providers, pharmacies, treatment providers, and community partners to support continuity of careSupport transitions between healthcare, behavioral health, treatment, recovery, and community-based settingsPromote trauma-informed, harm reduction, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approaches to careMaintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standardsMaintain compliance with applicable clinical, licensing, prescribing, privacy, confidentiality, and documentation requirementsParticipate in interdisciplinary case consultation, team meetings, quality improvement activities, and other program initiativesMaintain required professional licenses, certifications, registrations, and continuing education requirementsPerform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position Requirements Required Qualifications Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with preparation as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through a recognized certifying bodyCurrent Delaware APRN licensure with an FNP population focus, or eligibility to obtain Delaware licensureCurrent prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain bothAbility to prescribe and manage medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) consistent with applicable federal and state requirementsStrong clinical assessment, diagnostic, clinical judgment, communication, care coordination, and documentation skillsAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and integrated care teamExperience working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring medical and behavioral health needsKnowledge of trauma-informed, harm reduction, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approaches to care Preferred Qualifications Dual certification/licensure as both a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Experience providing substance use disorder treatment, including MOUDExperience in primary care, addiction medicine, behavioral health, community health, rural health, or integrated healthcareExperience working with individuals who have complex medical, behavioral health, substance use, and social needsExperience working within a multidisciplinary or integrated healthcare teamExperience serving rural, underserved, or historically marginalized populations Work Environment This position is part of Impact Life's Rural Recovery Ecosystem Initiative and will primarily serve individuals and communities in Sussex County, Delaware. The role requires collaboration across healthcare, behavioral health, treatment, recovery, and community-based services and may involve providing services across multiple program or community-based settings. Benefits Impact Life offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement options Paid time off 11 paid holidays annually Training and professional development opportunities Wellness resources