Nurse Practitioner

COLORADO TREATMENT SERVICES, LLC; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance (basic & voluntary)

401(k) with employer match

PTO and sick leave

Holidays and floating holidays

Sundays off

Job summary

Colorado Treatment Services, LLC in Pueblo, CO seeks a Nurse Practitioner to plan, direct, and evaluate patient health care in a Methadone/Suboxone treatment program. The role includes follow-ups, dosage adjustments, lab reviews, and referrals, in collaboration with the medical director.

Ideal candidates will have a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and working knowledge of opioid addiction, with strong communication, organization, and clinical judgment skills.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a registered nurse in your state.
• Must hold an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Working knowledge of opioid addiction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate patient health care in a Methadone/Suboxone treatment program.
• Conduct follow-up consultations and adjust medical dosages as needed.
• Order and review lab work and make referrals.
• Collaborate with the medical director on patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Clinical judgment

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Colorado Treatment Services, LLC

Pueblo, CO

Starting at $65 per hour

At Colorado Treatment Services, LLC, our compassionate and effective support provides a foundation for those navigating the complexities of drug dependence. Our opioid treatment centers assist individuals in moving toward a revitalized life, free from the constraints of addiction. Colorado Treatment Services, LLC exists to protect and improve the lives of people addicted to narcotic drugs. In accomplishing this mission, we strive for never-ending improvement and commitment to our values.

We don’t just offer a job; we invest in you. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future, and your time away from work, so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life Insurance to protect what matters most
• Flexible Ancillary Options such as hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage
• A 401(k) with Employer Match to help you build your financial future
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 48 hours of Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays to recharge and celebrate
• Off on Sundays

Join us and build not just a career, but a future you can be proud of.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner will plan, direct, and evaluate patient health care in a Methadone/Suboxone Treatment program. Other duties include: conducting follow-up consultations, adjustment of medical dosages, ordering and review of lab work and making referrals. Ideal candidates would have working knowledge of opioid addiction. The Nurse Practitioner will also work with the medical director in the care and treatment of the patients.

Essential Functions:

• Meets with new patients to orient them about services, to identify needs, and to suggest local physicians and services.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients and staff.
• Maintains outpatient records. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary by institution. Compiles reports concerning ambulatory care at facility.
• Collaborates with staff to identify patients' needs and to help develop plan to meet these needs.

Essential Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in your state.
• Because of the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master's degree.

Physical:

• Frequently sitting at desk or computer while typing, completing paperwork, or meeting patients.
• Occasional lifting/carrying, paperwork, files, office supplies, up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional push/pull exerting up to 5-10 lbs. force, opening doors, file drawers, pushing files in drawers
• Occasional kneeling/crouching and ability to reach lower file drawers, stretching to store or retrieving materials.

Mental:

Position requires constant mental alertness, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy required. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and follow-through on all assignments. Must be able to work independently and be able to use sound judgment in critical clinical decisions.