Nurse Practitioner for Residential Facility

About the role

The APRN will report directly to the Medical Director and oversee the day-to-day medical flow. They are responsible for completing admissions processes with all new clients, identifying and documenting their chronic and acute medical needs, and communicating these to the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the medical flow and complete admissions processes with new clients
• Identify and document chronic and acute medical needs of clients and communicate this to the nursing team
• Represent the facility in a positive manner, both personally and professionally
• Promote a mutually supportive environment emphasizing a collaborative approach and valuing contributions from all members, including staff and clients
• Monitor health issues and refer clients for specialized care as needed
• Analyze situations quickly and apply sound judgment
• Provide client's needs, make referrals to, and collaborate with appropriate resources and community organizations
• Discuss code blue and/or medical transfers with the participating team members in an open and respectful manner
• Perform admission assessments, including physicals, for newly admitted clients
• Report appropriate adverse drug reactions to appropriate authorities
• Discuss with clients possible side effects of medications that are prescribed
• Diagnose and treat acute health problems such as injuries, infections, illnesses
• Provide medical on-call services
• Utilize critical thinking skills when treating and managing in a detox setting
• Ensure all documentation is non-judgmental
• Ensure all incidents are properly documented and any concerns/recommendations are communicated to supervisor
• Ensure the flow of critical information is communicated to the appropriate team members
• Take part in quality assurance audits and peer reviews
• Ensure continuous flow of communication with leadership to enhance the quality of care given to clients
• Maintain a recent criminal record check
• Ensure a non-judgmental attitude
• Maintain compliance with all pre-employment requirements including reference checks, applicable state and national required background screenings, 10-panel urine drug screen, DMV check, insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications

Qualifications

• APRN licensure and certification in the appropriate state, maintaining current licensure per state requirements
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate
• DEA license preferred
• Previous experience working in and a strong commitment to a team environment
• Previous work with addictions, mental illness, and homelessness or willingness to learn understanding of the systemic issues affecting those we serve
• Knowledge/experience of how to safely de-escalate potentially volatile situations