Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner  in coordination with the supervising physician, is primarily responsible for increasing access to substance abuse and medication assisted treatments; coordinating and managing health care services and health education; encouraging health and wellness and disease prevention. The candidate will effectively engage patients; will report to the Medical Doctor for clinical supervision and the Chief Program Officer/Vice President of Behavioral Health Services. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• The Nurse Practitioner will participate in direct patient care.
• Monitors, observes and interprets patients’ symptom(s), assessing needs to provide the best possible care.
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
• Assessment of patients with known history of substance abuse disorders.
• Refer patients when necessary to appropriate medical and behavioral health facilities and follow up such referrals.
• Coordinate with Medical Doctor and clinical staff for tele-practice services.
• Conduct HIV/ HEP C screenings/testing and treatment referrals to high risk populations.
• Conduct medical and addiction medicine care including the use of Buprenorphine and/or IM Naltrexone.
• Will perform inductions and maintenance of patients on Buprenorphine.
• Author medication orders.
• Coordination of care with Behavioral Health Team (CASAC, Mental Health clinicians, Care Manager, Peers) to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide consultation and training to on-site staff.
• Assist with the identification and counseling of mental health and substance abuse problems.
• Work in a non-traditional environment; e.g. – mobile unit visiting underserved, disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities and populations.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required.
• Is an integral part of the treatment team, consulting with clinicians and participating in team meetings and case conferences; resolving participant problems utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Submits accurate and timely documentation.
• Document services and treatment plans in EHR systems.
• Is aware of and adheres to all agency and funding source policies and procedures.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Responds to changes in work requirements.
• Shows flexibility in changing of schedules as needed.
• Is willing to take on additional responsibilities as required.
• Uses good judgment in bringing issues to the attention of supervisor.
• Organizes tasks, manages time well and directs oneself.
• Performs job tasks in a manner that does not result in negative audit reviews.
• Refers to and follows agency policy and procedures.
• Responds to opportunities and requirements for skill development.
• Demonstrates openness to input on work issues from supervisor and co-workers.
• Meets productivity requirements for position.
• Maintains a work focused atmosphere; shares techniques for increasing productivity.
• Performs duties in a manner that expedites work requirements.
• Manages time, adheres to deadlines and prioritizes tasks.
• Reports potential safety hazards on agency property.
• Uses good judgment in matters of safety and liability for which there may not be prescribed procedures.
• Shares information only where the “need to know” exists.
• Conversations are conducted with privacy in mind (information is not discussed in public areas).
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in relating to community agencies, coworkers, participants and other associates.
• Responds to problems and conflict with solution-focused thinking.
• Works effectively with people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or national origin.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience:

• NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and certification by the NYSED in medicine to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
• DATA 2000 “X” waiver.
• NYS Prescriptive Rights
• Behavioral Health background preferred.
• Must have computer skills.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.