Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

About the role

Part‑time position with benefits at Bradley County Comprehensive Treatment Center, 3575 Keith Street NW, Cleveland, TN 37312. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients under the supervision of the Medical Director, working collaboratively with medical/clinical staff in accordance with state licensure guidelines. The center offers medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) for adults 18+ struggling with opioid addiction, focusing on personalized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines
• Encourage family involvement in patient care
• Respond to identified patient and family educational needs
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements
• Provide services in accordance with state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners
• Provide on‑call responsibilities on a scheduled basis directed by medical staff
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention
• May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x‑rays
• May prescribe medication
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always
• When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority

Requirements

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant required
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates
• DEA license required

Skills

• Positive, empathetic and professional attitude
• Ability to acknowledge and resolve patient complaints
• Commitment to patient safety
• Health promotion and disease prevention focus
• Competence in ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Authority to prescribe medication

Pay

$75hr - $82hr DOE

Schedule

TU – FR 5am – 2pm; On‑call: Potential Saturday mornings 6am‑9am