Nurse Practitioner

Oklahoma Treatment Services; New Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Nurse Practitioner to oversee patient health care in a treatment program. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, adjusting dosages, and maintaining records. Qualified candidates must possess a current RN license, completed relevant training, and preferably have experience in counseling. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current approval by joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing required.
• Experience in counseling and teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate patient health care in a treatment program.
• Conduct follow-up consultations and adjust medical dosages.
• Collaborate with staff to identify patient needs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program

Current licensed registered nurse

Job description

Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner will plan, direct, and evaluate patient health care in a Methadone/Suboxone Treatment program. Other duties include: conducting follow-up consultations, adjustment of medical dosages, ordering and review of lab work and making referrals. Ideal candidates would have working knowledge of opioid addiction. The Nurse Practitioner will also work with the medical director in the care and treatment of the patients.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Meets with new patients to orient them about services, to identify needs, and to suggest local physicians and services.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients and staff.
• Maintains outpatient records. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary by institution. Compiles reports concerning ambulatory care at facility.
• Collaborates with staff to identify patients' needs and to help develop plan to meet these needs.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state.
• Because of the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master's degree.

Physical:

• Frequently sitting at desk or computer while typing, completing paperwork, or meeting patients.
• Occasional lifting/carrying, paperwork, files, office supplies, up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional push/pull exerting up to 5-10 lbs. force, opening doors, file drawers, pushing files in drawers
• Occasional kneeling/crouching and ability to reach lower file drawers, stretching to store or retrieving materials.

Mental:

Position requires constant mental alertness, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy required. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and follow-through on all assignments. Must be able to work independently and be able to use sound judgment in critical clinical decisions.