Nurse Practitioner for Residential Facility

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Effingham (NH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Granite Recovery Center is seeking a Per Diem APRN to report to the Medical Director and oversee daily medical flow, admissions for new clients, and chronic/acute medical needs documentation. The APRN will collaboratively work with the nursing team to ensure high-quality care and a professional, positive representation of the facility.

The role requires APRN licensure, CPR/First Aid, malpractice insurance, and preferred DEA license.

Qualifications

• APRN licensure and certification in the appropriate state
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate
• DEA license preferred
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience with addictions, mental illness, and homelessness preferred
• Knowledge to safely de-escalate potentially volatile situations
• CPR and First Aid certification current

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day medical flow and admissions process for new clients
• Identify and document chronic and acute medical needs and communicate to the nursing team
• Represent the facility positively and promote a collaborative environment
• Provide medical on-call coverage in detox settings
• Discuss code blue and medical transfers with the team
• Perform admission assessments including physicals for newly admitted clients
• Report adverse drug reactions to appropriate authorities and discuss medication side effects
• Diagnose and treat acute health problems such as injuries or infections
• Ensure timely, non-judgmental documentation and communication with leadership and staff

Skills

EMR usage

Job description

Description

Per Diem APRN

APRN will report directly to the Medical Director. The APRN is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day medical flow. The APRN is responsible for completing admissions process with all new clients. The APRN identifies and documents chronic and acute medical needs of clients and communicates this to the nursing team. The APRN represents the facility in a positive manner, both personally and professionally. The APRN promotes a mutually supportive environment that emphasizes a collaborative approach and one which values contributions of all members, including staff and clients.

Qualifications:

• APRN Licensure and Certification in the appropriate state, maintains current licensure per state requirements
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate
• DEA license preferred
• Previous experience working in and a strong commitment to a team environment
• Previous work with addictions, mental illness, and homelessness or willingness to learn understanding of the systemic issues affecting those we serve preferred.
• Knowledge/experience of how to safely de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate

Skills:

• Competent in using EMR and information systems in providing effective documentation of client care.

Abilities:

• Ability to monitor health issues and refer clients for specialized care as needed
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and apply sound judgement
• Provide client’s needs, make referrals to, and collaborate with appropriate resources and community organizations
• Discuss code blue and/or medical transfers with the participating team members in an open and respectful manner
• Perform admission assessment, including physicals, for newly admitted clients
• Report appropriate adverse drug reactions to appropriate authoritiesDiscuss with client’s possible side effects of medications that are prescribed
• Diagnose and treat acute health problems such as injuries, infections, illnesses
• Provide medical on call
• Utilize critical thinking skills when treating and managing in a detox setting

Other Characteristics:

• Ensure all documentation is non-judgmental
• Ensure all incidents are properly documented and any concerns/recommendations are communicated to supervisor
• Ensure the flow of critical information is communicated to the appropriate team members
• Take part in quality assurance audits and peer reviews
• Ensure continuous flow of communication with leadership to enhance the quality of care given to clients
• Recent Criminal Record Check
• Non-Judgmental attitude
• Ensure meets state and certifying bodies requirements for continuing education
• Ensure all documentation is timely and meets state and insurance standards
• Must meet then maintain all pre-employment requirements which includes reference checks, applicable state and national required background screening, 10 panel urine drug screen, DMV check, insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications

Granit Recovery Center a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of treatment, to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Granite Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.