Nurse Practitioner

Elmcor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Nurse Practitioner to enhance access to substance use services. The role encompasses various responsibilities including patient assessment, medication management, and coordination with medical teams while working in diverse community settings. Ideal candidates are licensed professionals with experience in addiction medicine and behavioral health.

Benefits

401K Participation

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Annual and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Nurse License and Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• Must have DATA 2000 waiver and prescriptive rights.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and health screenings.
• Assess patients with substance abuse disorders.
• Coordinate care with Behavioral Health Team.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Screening

Substance Abuse Assessment

Referral Coordination

Tele-practice Coordination

Buprenorphine Administration

Behavioral Health Coordination

Education

NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

Nurse Practitioner certification by NYSED

DATA 2000 'X' waiver

NYS Prescriptive Rights

Behavioral Health background

Job description

Summary

This position, in coordination with the supervising physician, is primarily responsible for increasing access to substance use services and Medication Assisted Treatments. The candidate will effectively engage patients and report to the Medical Doctor for clinical supervision and the COTI Program Manager for administrative oversight.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The Nurse Practitioner will participate in direct patient care.
• Conduct health screening services.
• Assess patients with a known history of substance abuse disorders.
• Refer patients when necessary to appropriate medical and behavioral health facilities and follow up on these referrals.
• Coordinate with Medical Doctor and clinical staff for tele-practice services.
• Conduct HIV / HEPC screenings, testing, and treatment referrals to high-risk populations.
• Provide medical and addiction medicine care, including the use of buprenorphine and/or IM Naltrexone.
• Perform inductions and maintenance of patients on Buprenorphine.
• Authorize medication orders.
• Coordinate care with Behavioral Health Team (CASAC, Mental Health clinicians, Care Manager, Peers) to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide consultation and training to on-site staff.
• Assist with the identification and counseling of mental health and substance abuse problems.
• Work in a non-traditional environment, e.g., mobile units visiting disadvantaged and disenfranchised communities and populations.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings and committees as required.
• Document services and treatment plans in the 10E11 EHR systems.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

• NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and certification by the NYSED as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in Medicaid and Medicare programs.
• DATA 2000 “X” waiver.
• NYS Prescriptive Rights.
• Behavioral Health background preferred.
• Computer skills.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, and obtaining clearance from the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and the Office of Children and Family Services. Must be drug-free.

Language : English; Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus.

Benefits : Participation in 401K, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave.