Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine Specialist

Oriana-House,-Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriana House, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care to clients with chemical dependency. The role involves direct patient care, medication management, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold an Ohio RN license and have completed an approved NP or PA program with current board approval. The position requires collaboration with physicians and HR for policy and care planning.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in the state of Ohio.
• Successful completion of an NP or PA program with current board approval.
• Three years chemical dependency, institutional or ER experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves job descriptions related to employees who provide health care services to clients; coordinates changes with Human Resources.
• Conducts physical examinations of clients and interprets medical histories.
• Orders medical tests and performs diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Prescribes medication for clients.
• Educates clients about preventative care and prescribed treatments.
• Confers with clients’ private physicians as needed.
• Acts as a resource for decisions, planning and policies affecting client health.
• Collaborates with employees to identify client needs and helps develop plans.
• Works with clients’ families as necessary.
• Assesses the quality of care rendered and helps develop policies governing nursing services.

Skills

Chemical dependency experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

RN licensure in Ohio

Job description

Oriana House, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care to clients with chemical dependency. The role involves direct patient care, medication management, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold an Ohio RN license and have completed an approved NP or PA program with current board approval. The position requires collaboration with physicians and HR for policy and care planning.