Nurse Practitioner

Recovery Monitoring Solutions; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Monitoring Solutions is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Nurse/ Nurse Practitioner in Englewood, CO to lead MAT services. You will assess patients, diagnose substance use disorders, and initiate buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

You will conduct inductions and ongoing monitoring, coordinate with behavioral health teams, interpret labs, and educate patients on adherence, overdose prevention, and harm reduction as part of

Qualifications

• Current APN/NP license in Colorado.
• Registered with the Colorado Advanced Practice Registry.
• National NP certification in Family/PMH/Adult‑Gerontology.
• DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Authorization to prescribe buprenorphine (X‑waiver) or eligible.
• Completion of prescriptive authority mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical and psychosocial assessments for patients seeking MAT services.
• Diagnose and treat substance use disorders under the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• Initiate and manage MAT medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone, etc.) following state and federal guidelines.
• Conduct medication inductions, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring.
• Manage withdrawal symptoms, co-occurring medical conditions, and psychiatric symptoms with behavioral health providers.
• Order and interpret labs, EKGs, and urine drug screens.
• Provide education on medication adherence, overdose prevention (naloxone) and harm reduction.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN/NP) license in Colorado

Colorado Advanced Practice Registry registration

National NP certification (Family/PMH/Adult-Gerontology)

DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances

X-waiver to prescribe buprenorphine

Prescriptive authority mentorship completion

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Thrivur - Englewood, CO 80110

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $70.00 - $80.00 Hourly

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Perform comprehensive medical and psychosocial assessments for patients seeking MAT services.
• Diagnose and treat substance use disorders and related conditions under the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
• Initiate and manage MAT medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone, etc.) following state and federal guidelines.
• Conduct medication inductions, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring.
• Manage withdrawal symptoms, co-occurring medical conditions, and psychiatric symptoms in coordination with behavioral health providers.
• Order and interpret labs, EKGs, and urine drug screens.
• Provide education on medication adherence, overdose prevention (including naloxone use), and harm reduction.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with therapists, peer recovery coaches, and prescribers to ensure integrated treatment plans.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment team meetings.
• Refer patients for higher levels of care or specialty services as needed (e.g., psychiatric, infectious disease, pain management).
• Communicate with community providers and partners to support continuity of care.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Follow all HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Colorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and DEA regulations.
• Participate in internal audits, quality improvement, and outcome monitoring.

Patient Education & Support

• Provide individualized education about addiction, relapse prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Encourage participation in counseling and community recovery programs.
• Foster a supportive, stigma-free environment that promotes sustained recovery.

Qualifications

• Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN/NP) license in Colorado.
• Registered with the Colorado Advanced Practice Registry under the Nurse Practice Act.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Family NP, Psychiatric-Mental Health NP, or Adult-Gerontology NP).
• DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances (Schedules II–V).
• Authorization to prescribe buprenorphine (X-waiver) or eligibility under current DEA MAT prescribing rules.
• Completion of state-required prescriptive authority mentorship and safe prescribing plan (if within provisional period).

Preferred

• Minimum 2 years of NP experience in addiction medicine, psychiatry, or primary care.
• Experience providing buprenorphine or naltrexone-based MAT in an outpatient setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction principles.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use).
• Proficiency with EHR systems and documentation requirements for behavioral health.