Nurse Practitioner

New Season; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Season is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support outpatient treatment services for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder. You will perform patient evaluations, health screenings, and coordinate intake/discharge with the Medical Director while collaborating with nursing staff and counselors.

The role requires an active NP license, DEA registration with buprenorphine authority, and credentials with Medicaid/Medicare. Prior substance abuse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active state NP license in the clinic's state.
• Current DEA license with buprenorphine prescribing ability.
• Active Medicaid and Medicare credentials.
• Two years of substance abuse experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and health screenings.
• Support Medical Director with intake, discharge and admin procedures.
• Conduct physical examinations at admission and review labs with patients.
• Apply medication changes and verbal orders per state rules.
• Refer patients to primary care providers when needed.
• Assist with training of nursing staff and supervise documentation.
• Provide reports and attend weekly staff meetings with counselors.
• Label medication bottles in the absence of the Pharmacist.
• Review and sign all clinical documentation forms.

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

New Season

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Description

Operating in over 70 treatment centers in multiple states, our team members are engaged in medication-assisted treatment, counseling, support, and care management of individuals living with OUD. We treat the whole person and, in so doing, address the underlying causes of OUD in an effort to provide a continuum of care that not only addresses treatment needs but supports the patient on their journey to recovery.

Nurse Practitioner Job Summary

Assists in the provision of patient care including patient evaluations, and health screenings. Supports the Medical Director by performing intake, discharge and administrative procedures while communicating effectively with the nursing staff, counselors and Program Director.

Essential Functions

• Physical examination of all patients upon admission, including, without limitation, annual physical examinations and health examinations, and review with patients of admissions-related laboratory results.
• All examinations shall be performed consistent with the applicable rules and regulations for medically-monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the clinic operates.
• Issuance of patient medication changed orders and such verbal orders as may be issued; as applicable to state rules and regulations.
• Completion of readmit physical examinations and annual physical examination of all patients.
• Availability to staff for emergency management of patient care.
• Referral of patients to primary care providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction
• Assist with training of nursing staff.
• Ensures the nursing staff properly corrects changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders.
• Provides reports as requested.
• Attends weekly staff meetings with counselors or documents in the patient record alternative.
• The Nurse Practitioner is the professional tasked with labeling medication bottles in the absence of the Pharmacist.
• Review, and sign all appropriate clinical documentation forms.

Education/Licensure/Certification

Current and active state license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where the clinic is located. Current and active DEA license schedule II, III C with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine. Must have an active Medicaid and Medicare credential.

FL Positions Only: Must have a Psychiatric Certification.

Required Knowledge

Must be computer literate and have knowledge of all Microsoft products, especially Office and Excel, as well as Google Suite experience.

Preferred Knowledge

1 year of EMR experience.

Experience Required

Two years of experience in the field of Substance Abuse.

Job Or State Requirements

Active and clear NP license in MD - NP, APRN, or APRN-PMH