Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Conifer Park; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Conifer Park seeks a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical care for patients with substance use disorders in Glens Falls, NY. Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing exams, ordering tests, and coordinating MAT interventions with the treatment team.

The role requires an NP with NY licensure, certification, and experience in addiction medicine. On-call coverage and collaboration with staff are expected, with competitive per diem compensation and

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing and NY NP license required.
• Active NP certification from a recognized body.
• Experience in addiction medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical histories and examinations and document initial diagnoses.
• Order and interpret diagnostics (x-ray, EKG, labs) and manage appropriate tests.
• Assess for medication-assisted treatment suitability and provide induction and tapering as needed.
• Develop and manage patient treatment plans and follow-up visits for continuity of care.
• Provide on-call coverage and participate in medical/patient care meetings.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Addiction medicine

Clinical assessment

Patient counseling

Education

Master of Nursing

New York NP license

NP certification (ANCC/ABMS)

Tools

CPR Certification

DEA Licensure

DATA 2000 waiver

Medicaid enrollment

Job description

• Location 55 Elm Street,Glens Falls, NY, 12801,United States
• Base Pay $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 / Year

• Name Carol M.

Description

Conifer Park is a leading addiction out-patient treatment facility located in Glens Falls, NY. We are dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives through compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment. For more than 40 years, the organization has provided high-quality inpatient service, supporting individuals on their recovery journey with personalized care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to lasting wellness. Conifer Park is driven by a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities it serves. Conifer Park offers clinical and medical assistance with an interdisciplinary approach to equip patients with the tools to develop a sober leisure lifestyle.

We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner who 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.

Requirements

• 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)
• 401k Plan
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off

Summary

Conifer Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.