Certified Nurse Practitioner - Akron

Oriana House, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriana House Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care for clients with chemical dependency. The role includes exams, test orders, prescribing medications, and coordinating with care teams to meet client needs.

Qualified candidates will have an NP or PA program, current Ohio RN license, and addiction treatment experience. Equal opportunity employer; sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved NP or PA program.
• Current RN license in Ohio.
• Three years chemical dependency, institutional or ER experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse client population.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves job descriptions for health care staff and coordinates changes with HR.
• Conducts physical examinations and interprets medical histories.
• Orders medical tests and performs diagnostic evaluations.
• Prescribes medications and educates clients on treatments.
• Collaborates with private physicians and agency teams to meet client needs.
• Assesses quality of care and helps develop health policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Medical history interpretation

Education

RN license (OH)

NP or PA program certification

Job description

Chemical Dependency Tx Ct
49 East Glenwood Avenue
Akron, OH 44304, USA

Chemical Dependency Tx Ct
49 East Glenwood Avenue
Akron, OH 44304, USA

Essential functions of this job include, but is not limited to:

• Essential functions of this job include, but is not limited to:
• Reviews and approves job descriptions related to employees who provide health care services to clients. Coordinates all changes with Human Resources Department.
• Conducts physical examinations of clients and interprets their medical histories.
• Orders medical tests for clients and performs diagnostic tests, screening evaluations, and procedures.
• Prescribes medication for clients.
• Educates clients about preventative care and prescribed treatments.
• Confers with clients’ private physicians as needed.
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of clients.
• Collaborates with employees to identify clients’ needs and helps develop plans to meet those needs.
• Works with clients’ families as necessary.
• Assess the quality of care rendered.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her position control.

Pay Range: $104,000.00- $145,600.00

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program. Current approval by the joint Medical Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts. Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the state.Three (3) years chemical dependency, institutional and/or emergency room experience preferred.Must have a favorable attitude regarding the disease concept of addiction. Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, and outside contacts, and a diverse client population.

Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,or protected veteran status.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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