APRN(Largo)

Clean-Recovery-Centers-; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The APRN will assist the Medical Director in delivering substance abuse treatment within Clean Recovery Centers, focusing on evaluation, medication management, and coordination of medical services. This exempt, on-site role requires Florida APRN license, 2+ years detox experience, adherence to Joint Commission standards, confidentiality, and strong written and verbal communication.

Work involves collaboration with clinicians, nursing staff, and external providers to ensure safe, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Licensed APRN in Florida with unrestricted license to practice.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant detoxification experience.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and patient confidentiality laws.
• Ability to work under supervision and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete psychiatric evaluations for new clients within policy timelines.
• Ensure timely completion of staff notes per billing timelines.
• Assist physician in providing medical protocols.
• Refer clients to specialists when needs exceed facility capabilities.
• Monitor and ensure provision of prescribed drugs and medically necessary services.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical information and ensure client rights.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Confidentiality laws

Joint Commission Standards

Infection control

Detox protocols

Education

APRN license – Florida

Tools

EMR systems

Computer skills

Office software

Job description

POSITION: APRNSUPERVISED BY: Medical Director/COOPOSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: Nursing StaffINTERRELATIONSHIPS: Maintains open communication lines with executive team, facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, clients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payors of health services.POSITION PURPOSE: The function of the APRN is to assist the Medical Director provide substance abuse services. The APRN goal is to assist in ensuring all clinical programs are safe and appropriate to the clients’ specific issues, drug of choice, psychiatric evaluations, charting and documentation and medical history. APRN will direct and coordinate medical services and care in coordination with the Medical Director and other areas of the organization while making reasonable accommodations to ensure clients are safe and comfortable as possible during their stay.SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION1. Perform complete psychiatric evaluations to each new client within timelines stipulated in the facility policy and procedure manual and in accordance with DCF 65-D30 licensing standards.2. Ensure all notes and notes of the staff are completed on time per the timelines stipulated and required by our billing company and Clean Recovery Centers Management.3. Assists the physician in providing medical protocols4. Makes recommendations for follow-up services that reflect the findings or risk factors discovered during medical assessments.5. Ensure that clients are referred to specialists when the medical needs of a client cannot be met by the providers of the addiction treatment center.6. Assists in the monitor and ensure the provision of all prescribed drugs and medically necessary pharmaceutical services.7. Assists in ensuring that drug utilization reviews are appropriately conducted and documented as outlined in the policy and procedure manual and to specifically indicate the use/do not use abbreviations list and look alike/sound alike medications.8. Assists in the implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the Clients' right to confidentiality of medical information.9. Ensure that client's rights and responsibilities are communicated these to agency clients and providers.10. Maintain procedures for monitoring the coordination of care provided to clients, including but not limited to all medically necessary services delivered both within and outside the addiction treatment agency.POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS1. EDUCATION: Licensed APRN in the State of Florida, with unrestricted licenses to practice medicine. Sufficient knowledge and expertise to competently provide care in accordance with applicable standard of practice in a detoxification treatment setting.2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years.3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed APRN in the State of Florida4. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:Extensive substance abuse medical treatment experience specifically inpatient detoxification.Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.Ability to work with computers and possess good time management skills.Ability to work under immediate supervision.Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Client Confidentiality laws.Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.Knowledge of Workplace Violence.5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY: Adults6. SECURITY MEASURERS AND CLEARANCE: Full Background Clearance and Urinalysis Required7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: ExemptWORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Position requires work in a temperature controlled environment; 80%-90% of the time spent indoors.2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:ComputerCalculatorFax MachineCopy MachineTelephone SystemID Camera3. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Tasks0-25%26-50%51-75%76-100%StandingXWalkingXBendingXCrouchingXCarryingXPushingXPullingXSittingXReachingXReadingXDrivingXLIFTING/LOWERINGLight (1-20 lbs)XMedium (21-50 lbs)XHeavy (51+ lbs)XMENTAL DEMANDSPsychologicalHighMediumLowMental StressXWork with OthersX4. JOB CATEGORY STANDARD PRECAUTIONS: Universal Precautions5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS: Normal Workplace Hazards7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: Medium/High Risk Level