PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations, including substance use history, medical/psychiatric history, physical exams, and necessary lab tests.
• Evaluate for co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Provide diagnoses and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with the patient and team, including MAT, counseling, and support.
• Order and manage MAT. Determine and adjust dosages, monitor effectiveness and side effects, and educate patients on medication.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Make referrals for specialized care and communicate with other providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation. Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, DEA) and agency policies.
• Stay current with best practices. Participate in quality assurance and contribute to program development.
• Educate patients and families. Offer support and address stigma.

Requirements

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an unrestricted license in Tennessee and/or Virginia.
• DEA License and DEA X-Waiver in good standing.
• No reportable items to the National Practitioner Data Bank within the last ten (10) years.
• Active TennCare Number.
• One year of experience in treatment of opioid or other substance use disorders.
• Team Engagement: Actively contribute to an interdisciplinary team, prioritizing patient care.