VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL SERVICES ($10,000 HIRING BONUS)

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff.
• Flexible schedule may include carrying out duties on the mobile MAR Unit along with brick-and-mortar site at our office building.
• Performs outreach activities designed to educate the general public regarding MAR.
• Attends required meetings and training courses outlined for MAR Program.
• Orders, dispenses, and maintains inventory of Methadone, Naltrexone, and Buprenorphine.
• Completes and documents on the medication log prior to transporting it onto the mobile unit.
• Maintains Methadone inventory daily in accordance with the mapped route and anticipated patient volume.
• Administers methadone and maintains patient logs at each stop.
• Conducts medical assessments for patients with OUD.
• Provides physical examinations of Methadone/Suboxone Treatment for patients on admission and any other times that are deemed necessary for continuity of care.
• Validates addiction diagnosis and the need for treatment for all patients (MAR).
• Provides referrals to all patients for medical services as necessary and follows up with those medical providers when appropriate.
• Manages all Methadone/Suboxone patients dosing from induction phase to detox, as necessary.
• Prescribes and manages Methadone in accordance with federal, state, and agency protocols.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
• Ensures patient safety and adherence to dosing protocols while operating in mobile settings.
• Provides patient education on MAR, harm reduction and overdose prevention (e.g., naloxone).
• Requests and reviews of laboratory results for MAR patients.
• Collaborates with counselors and administrative team to develop integrated treatment plans.
• Participates in case reviews, quality assurance activities and compliance inspections.
• Assists in crisis intervention and referrals for higher levels of care as needed.
• Adhere to DEA, SAMHSA, state and organizational policies for mobile methadone dispensing.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures for mobile unit operations.
• Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices and agency polices and mission.
• Presents and maintains a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits.
• Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Values Statement.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Nursing or licensed Physician Assistant.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Full Authority or Physician Assistant license in the state of IL.
• Must have individual DEA registration number.