Nurse Practitioner (Medical)

Conifer Park Inc; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Conifer Park Outpatient Clinic in Troy, NY is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for outpatient care and MAT services. Responsibilities include history, exams, orders/tests, and ongoing management of medications for substance use disorders. Sign-on bonus is offered and orientation period applies.

Requirements include Masters in Nursing, NY NP license, and national NP certification, with preference for 1+ year experience in addiction medicine.

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree – Masters in Nursing required.
• NYS Nursing License required.
• National NP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical history and examination and record initial diagnosis.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Assess and manage medications for substance use disorders, including MAT induction and maintenance.
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions; participate in team meetings and peer review.

Skills

CPR Certification

DEA Licensure

DATA 2000 waiver

Education

Master's in Nursing

NYS Nursing License

Nurse Practitioner National Certification

Job description

Description

Nurse Practitioner (Medical), Outpatient Clinic Sign on Bonus

Conifer Park Outpatient Clinic in Troy, NY is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner. As Nurse Practitioner with Conifer Park, you will be responsible for Performing comprehensive medical history and examination and records initial diagnosis in patient medical record; Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, phlebotomy and other laboratory tests; reviews and interprets test results; Assesses for the appropriateness of medication assisted treatments for substance use disorders, including but not limited to, buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram. Provides induction, monitoring, titrating, maintenance, and tapering as clinically appropriate, Evaluation and treatment of medical emergencies. Emergency evaluation referral of unstable patients to appropriate medical facilities; Maintains training in the use of naloxone and emergency first aid response techniques such as CPR; Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and treatments; Performs pre-admission clearance for patients with medical diagnoses and symptoms. Performs pre-admission interviews when indicated; Develops and implements patient management plans, medication and therapy recommendations, and assists with continuity of care planning; Performs and documents follow-up visits with updates in diagnosis and medications, as needed. Assesses and manages effects and/or side effects of medications; Participates in individual case assignments, case conferences, treatment team meetings, educational presentations for staff and patients, medical staff meetings, and additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director; Provides medical on-call coverage as assigned; Participates in peer review activities and performance improvement initiatives; Preparation and education of patients for discharge medications and instructions.

Participates in individual case assignments, case conferences, multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, educational presentations for staff and patients, medical staff meetings, patient care monitoring conferences, and additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

Sign On Bonus: $7,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (Based on 40 hours, will be prorated based on hours): $3,500 after completion of the orientation period, $3,500 after two (2) years of continuous employment.

Requirements

A qualified Nurse Practitioner for Conifer Park will require: A Post Graduate Degree – Masters in Nursing; Nursing License to practice in State of New York; National Certification as Nurse Practitioner (e.g., through American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Certification Center, or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program); Greater than 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner, preferred; Experience in addiction medicine or treatment of substance use disorder preferred.

• CPR Certification
• Unrestricted DEA Licensure
• DATA 2000 waiver
• Active Medicaid Number (Highly Preferred)

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a pension plan in a supportive working environment.

Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings required

We are an equal opportunity employer according to current standards

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