PRN Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner

JOB DUTIES

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.
• This includes the ability to establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine the readiness of an individual for treatment and change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.
• Screens for co-occurring Primary Mental Health issues.
• Screens for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Must have knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols, and prescribing medications in general.
• Analyzes and interprets data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
• Screens for nutrition deficiencies and makes interventions or refers for a nutrition consultation as appropriate.
• Screens for pain and understands treatment strategies for pain including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards.
• Interprets and documents HIV results, STD positive results, and other relevant lab data.
• Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and documents decision-making and treatment planning accordingly.
• Understands the On-Call responsibilities and provides contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available when assigned on-call duties.
• Develops cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
• Aids in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
• Supports Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students as required.
• Abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines as required.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master's Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
• Experience in Addiction Medicine/Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other healthcare standards preferred.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ASAM Criteria and other healthcare standards preferred.

Skills

• Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy.
• Effective communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
• Self-motivated and confident.

Pay and Schedule

• Competitive rates starting at $100.
• Scheduling flexible, required to be onsite.
• Pay: Competitive rates starting at $100.
• Schedule: Must be able to work one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday) 8 AM to 5 PM EST.