Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Treatment Specialist

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

Job summary

Oriana House Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care for clients with chemical dependency. The role includes exams, test orders, prescribing medications, and coordinating with care teams to meet client needs.

Qualified candidates will have an NP or PA program, current Ohio RN license, and addiction treatment experience. Equal opportunity employer; sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved NP or PA program.
• Current RN license in Ohio.
• Three years chemical dependency, institutional or ER experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse client population.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves job descriptions for health care staff and coordinates changes with HR.
• Conducts physical examinations and interprets medical histories.
• Orders medical tests and performs diagnostic evaluations.
• Prescribes medications and educates clients on treatments.
• Collaborates with private physicians and agency teams to meet client needs.
• Assesses quality of care and helps develop health policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Medical history interpretation

Education

RN license (OH)

NP or PA program certification

Job description

Oriana House Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care for clients with chemical dependency. The role includes exams, test orders, prescribing medications, and coordinating with care teams to meet client needs.

Qualified candidates will have an NP or PA program, current Ohio RN license, and addiction treatment experience. Equal opportunity employer; sponsorship not provided.