Inpatient Detox: Dual-Certified FNP/PMHNP

Samba Recovery; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Samba Recovery in Norcross, Georgia seeks a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with DEA to deliver integrated medical, psychiatric, and addiction treatment in an inpatient detox and recovery program.

The NP will assess medical and psychiatric needs, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide Medication-Assisted Treatment when indicated, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC).
• Current national certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Candidates must hold both FNP and PMHNP certifications; single-specialty certification does not meet the minimum qualification.
• Current and unrestricted Georgia RN license and APRN authorization/licensure, as applicable.
• Active DEA registration.
• Appropriate Georgia prescriptive authority and required nurse protocol agreement or physician delegation arrangements.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong medical, psychiatric, medication-management, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to independently assess complex patients with simultaneous medical, psychiatric, and substance use disorder needs within authorized scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive admission histories, physical examinations, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions affecting patients in detoxification and recovery treatment.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and behavioral health conditions within authorized scope of practice.
• Assess and manage alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, stimulant, and polysubstance withdrawal.
• Diagnose and treat substance use disorders and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including psychotropic medications, withdrawal-management medications, and medications used in substance use disorder treatment.
• Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder when clinically indicated.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, withdrawal symptoms, vital signs, laboratory findings, and changes in clinical condition.
• Develop, implement, and monitor integrated medical and psychiatric treatment plans.
• Identify patients requiring emergency intervention, hospitalization, or transfer to a higher level of care.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, nursing department, therapists, case managers, pharmacy, hospitals, laboratories, and outside providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case consultation, clinical review, and staff meetings.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, withdrawal management, psychiatric conditions, medical conditions, recovery, and continuing care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the Kipu Electronic Medical Record.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, compliance, and accreditation activities.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, applicable substance use disorder confidentiality requirements, facility policies, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call provider coverage as required.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Clinical decision-making

Education

FNP and PMHNP certifications

Georgia RN license / APRN licensure

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

Samba Recovery in Norcross, Georgia seeks a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with DEA to deliver integrated medical, psychiatric, and addiction treatment in an inpatient detox and recovery program.

The NP will assess medical and psychiatric needs, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide Medication-Assisted Treatment when indicated, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and regulatory standards.