NP or PA - Addiction Medicine

Life Center of Galax; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Center of Galax seeks a full-time Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner or PA to support patients receiving psychiatric care. The clinician will perform medical evaluations, diagnose and treat illnesses, and collaborate with the Medical Director and staff to ensure quality, compliant care.

The role requires a Master's in Nursing, NP program completion, and board certification. Experience in addiction medicine or similar settings is valued, with on-call duties as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing or NP program required.
• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to practice in the state.
• DEA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluations and treatment under Medical Director supervision.
• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness as part of a healthcare team.
• Chart clinical observations, evaluations and treatments per facility guidelines.
• Participate in patient Master Treatment Plans and care coordination.
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Demonstrate professional, empathetic patient interactions and ensure safety.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner practice

Clinical care

Crisis management

Education

Master's in Nursing / NP program

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

State license to practice (VA)

DEA license

Job description

Location: Life Center of Galax, 112 Painter St., Galax, VA 24333

Compensation Range: $60-$70 per hour

The Life Center of Galax is Virginia's Leading Residential, Outpatient & Detox Rehab Center for Drug Addiction & Alcohol Abuse, specializing in Residential Rehab, Detox, Opiate Dependecy Recovery, Methadone Maintenance, and Outpatient programs to address community needs.

We are currently seeking to add a Full-Time, Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner or PA to support our patients receiving specialized psychiatric care. Autonomous is preferred.

About The Role

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervisor of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.

Summary

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

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