Nurse Practitioner

Praesum Healthcare; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Toms River, New Jersey, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide care for patients during detox. This role includes performing physical exams, assessing lab results, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate holds an active Nurse Practitioner license, has two years' clinical experience, and is passionate about providing supportive care. The compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and location, and typical shifts are 4 to 6 hours long, part-time with weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Must have a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner license.
• Substance abuse experience is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a clinical setting.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform History and Physical for all patients within 24 hours of admission.
• Order and interpret lab tests.
• Prescribe non-controlled medications and controlled substances.
• Provide education related to medical issues and detox.
• Support patients compassionately through all phases of the process.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address patient problems.

Skills

Compassionate support

Patient education

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Active and clean Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner license

CPR certification

Job description

Sunrise Detox

Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox, offering a dignified and comfortable medical detox process. Clients stay in modern, elegantly furnished rooms with good nutrition and receive individual and group counseling, as well as 12 Step meetings.

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing general care to patients admitted to the facility. This position performs physical examinations and works closely with the Medical Director to develop appropriate health care plans and goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform History and Physical for all patients within 24 hours of admission
• Order and interpret lab tests
• Prescribe non‑controlled medications and controlled substances
• Provide education related to medical issues and detox
• Provide compassionate support through all process phases
• Work with multidisciplinary team to discuss, assess and resolve patient problems

Requirements

• Active and clean Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner license
• Substance abuse experience preferred but not required
• CPR certification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience

Schedule

• 4 to 6 hours per shift in the facility
• 2–3 shifts per week
• One weekend day may be required

Compensation

Daily rate competitive with experience and location.