Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

New Season; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support outpatient care for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder. You will perform patient evaluations and health screenings under the Medical Director, while coordinating with nursing staff and counselors.

Ideal candidates hold an active NM NP license, a DEA schedule II/III-C, and Medicaid/Medicare credentialing. The role emphasizes comprehensive care and collaboration within a treatment team.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Nurse Practitioner license in NM.
• Must have a DEA registration for controlled substances (Schedule II, III C).
• Must be Medicaid/Medicare credentialed.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and health screenings.
• Assist Medical Director with intake, discharge, and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, counselors, and Program Director.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Administrative procedures

Education

Nurse Practitioner license NM

DEA license (Schedule II, III, C)

Medicaid/Medicare credentialed

Tools

EMR experience

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Description

New Season

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Operating in over 70 treatment centers in multiple states, our team members are engaged in medication-assisted treatment, counseling, support, and care management of individuals living with OUD. We treat the whole person and, in so doing, address the underlying causes of OUD in an effort to provide a continuum of care that not only addresses treatment needs but supports the patient on their journey to recovery.

Nurse Practitioner Job Summary:

Assists in the provision of patient care including patient evaluations, and health screenings. Supports the Medical Director by performing intake, discharge and administrative procedures while communicating effectively with the nursing staff, counselors and Program Director.

Essential Functions:

• Physical examination of all patients upon admission, including, without limitation, annual physical examinations and health examinations, and review with patients of admissions-related laboratory results.


• All examinations shall be performed consistent with the applicable rules and regulations for medically-monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the clinic operates.


• Issuance of patient medication changed orders and such verbal orders as may be issued; as applicable to state rules and regulations.


• Completion of readmit physical examinations and annual physical examination of all patients.


• Availability to staff for emergency management of patient care.


• Referral of patients to primary care providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction


• Assist with training of nursing staff.


• Ensures the nursing staff properly corrects changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders.


• Provides reports as requested.


• Attends weekly staff meetings with counselors or documents in the patient record alternative.


• The Nurse Practitioner is the professional tasked with labeling medication bottles in the absence of the Pharmacist.


• Review, and sign all appropriate clinical documentation forms.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Current and active state license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where the clinic is located. Current and active DEA license schedule II, III C with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine. Must have an active Medicaid and Medicare credential.

FL Positions Only: Must have a Psychiatric Certification.

Required Knowledge:

Must be computer literate and have knowledge of all Microsoft products, especially Office and Excel, as well as Google Suite experience.

Preferred Knowledge:

1 year of EMR experience.

Experience Required:

Two years of experience in the field of Substance Abuse.

Job or State Requirements

PMHNP OR PA License in the State of NM, Active DEA with 2, 2N, 3, 4, & 5 Scheduling, Medicaid/Medicare Credentialed