Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. The role involves helping patients start their recovery journey in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and assessments
• Prescribe and manage patient methadone treatment plans
• Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication
• Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws
• Maintain responsibility for patients’ case management, including chronic health problems, health conditions, and prescription medication management
• Accurately complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients’ healthcare needs are met
• Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits

Requirements

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment
• Unrestricted DEA license
• CPR Certification Required
• First Aid Certification Required
• Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
• Ability to document into an electronic medical record
• Ability to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test

Qualifications

Enjoys a consistent, full-time schedule

Works well with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals

Skills

Bring sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p.