Nurse Practitioner

About Us:

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles, as well as housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. SCADP now offers services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout the Los Angeles area.

PAY RATE: $71.24 - $74.99 Per Hour

BENEFITS: SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Director and the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (RN) provides professional nursing services for the program. Acting both as a medical liaison and as a patient advocate, the Nurse Practitioner will design a health services plan and work with the primary healthcare providers for the clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing services including: Physical exams, linkage to medication assisted treatment in collaboration with medical director, direct communication with medical providers, referrals to other provides and community health resources, general health instruction to clients, and instruction and in-servicing to counseling line staff including instruction on monitoring of self-administration of prescribed medication and withdrawal management.
• Designs and provides a comprehensive health services plan for each client that includes a broad range of medical services including assisting clients with physical and emotional needs, and referral to appropriate service providers
• Assesses patient for appropriate MAT medication related to substances of abuse
• Documents patient's current medication list, including: name of prescriber, names of medication, dosages, frequency, duration and start date
• Participates in weekly case review with Program Staff to ensure best quality care for clients, and continuous improvement of services.
• Acts as liaison between Program Staff and Medical Providers, in order to coordinate best care of clients
• Maintain electronic health records and hard copy documentation of all services provided
• Other Tasks that may be required by the Program Manager

ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
• Provide nursing care to program clients
• Design health services plan for program clients, coordinate care with primary and other healthcare providers, makes needed appointments
• Monitor clients self administration of prescribed medication, maintain documentation of all medications
• Weekly review of clients’ care with program staff, coordinate reviews with primary care providers
• Liaison between Program and primary care providers
• Maintain accurate health records of clients
• Conducts group education for clients, in-service training for staff.
• Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:

• Current and valid California licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of work experience as a nurse practitioner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nurse Science, or Public Health Administration (or closely related field)
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with mental health, substance use disorder, and veterans
• Experience working with the homeless population
• Bilingual (English/Spanish – written and oral)

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.