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 the admissions process with all new clients, identifying and documenting chronic and acute medical needs, and communicating these to the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day medical flow
• Complete admissions process with all 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 that emphasizes a collaborative approach and values contributions of all members, including staff and clients

Qualifications

• APRN Licensure and Certification in the appropriate state, maintaining current licensure per state requirements
• Maintains malpractice insurance coverage
• Maintains current 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 preferred
• Knowledge/experience of how to safely de-escalate potentially volatile situations

Skills

• Competent in using EMR and information systems in providing effective documentation of client care
• Ability to monitor health issues and refer clients for specialized care as needed
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and apply sound judgement
• 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 assessment, including physicals, for newly admitted clients
• Report appropriate adverse drug reactions to appropriate authorities
• Discuss with client’s possible side effects of medications that are prescribed
• Diagnose and treat acute health problems such as injuries, infections, illnesses
• Provide medical on call
• Utilize critical thinking skills when treating and managing in a detox setting

Other Characteristics

• 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
• Recent Criminal Record Check
• Non-Judgmental attitude
• Meet state and certifying bodies requirements for continuing education
• All documentation is timely and meets state and insurance standards
• Must meet then maintain all pre-employment requirements which includes reference checks, applicable state and national required background screening, 10 panel urine drug screen, DMV check, insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications

Benefits

Granit Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.