Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(a) retirement income plan with matching contributions

Malpractice insurance including tail coverage

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center is hiring Nurse Practitioners in Waterville, Maine, to provide primary or acute healthcare services in the Addiction Medicine department. The role emphasizes compassionate and evidence-based care for patients with substance use disorders. Ideal candidates will have APRN and NP certifications, with teamwork and ongoing training valued in a supportive, outpatient setting. The position offers extensive benefits and a commitment to employee wellness, professional growth, and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction treatment preferred but not required.
• Commitment to harm reduction and treating patients with dignity.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient-based care for patients with substance use disorder.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
• Participate in training and adhere to evidence-based standards of care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Evidence-based treatment

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job description

## **Job Summary:**Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.## Job Description:The department of **Addiction Medicine** at MaineGeneral Medical Center is looking for motivated and compassionate **Nurse Practitioner****s** to join the team.From its inception in February 2021, the over-arching goal of the Addiction Medicine Department has been to provide low-barrier, evidence-based care for patients suffering from substance use disorder.We welcome candidates with direct experiences in addiction treatment, however, it is not explicitly required. Our team will work with any clinician to provide job-specific training, as needed. We are looking for team members whose general practice ideals and approach to patient care are in line with our own. Our core philosophy is rooted in the practice of harm reduction and we believe very strongly that treating patients with dignity, respect, and empathy leads to better treatment retention and outcomes.Highlights of the role include:* An outpatient-based care setting working with a team of passionate and dedicated staff* A focus on the most current evidence-based standards of care* On-the-job training, as needed* Enjoy collaborative opportunities and additional supports that come with being part of a larger healthcare systemJoin a team of passionate, driven individuals with a common objective: To provide comprehensive, compassionate care to the people in our community suffering from the disease of addiction.## Certifications:Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Maine State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Maine State Board of Nursing## Scheduled Weekly Hours:40## Scheduled Work Shift:## Benefits:Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.## **Physical Wellness:*** We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.* Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.* A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.## **Emotional Wellness:**When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.## **Financial Wellness:*** Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.* Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt.* Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.* We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.* Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.* Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.* We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.## **Career Mobility:**Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.**Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability** Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff. Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program.