Part Time Nurse Practitioner

COLORADO TREATMENT SERVICES, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Treatment Services, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO is hiring a Nurse Practitioner to lead patient care in a Methadone/Suboxone treatment program. Responsibilities include patient consultations, dosage adjustments, lab review, referrals, and collaboration with the medical director.

Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. Prior counseling/teaching experience is preferred, with licensure as a registered nurse in the state.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in your state.
• Experience in counseling and teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meets with new patients to orient them about services and identify needs.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Acts as a resource for clinical decisions and policies affecting health of patients and staff.
• Maintains outpatient records and compiles reports on ambulatory care.
• Collaborates with staff to identify patient needs and develop care plans.

Education

Approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program

Job description

Colorado Treatment Services, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
Starting at $65 per hour
At Colorado Treatment Services, LLC, our compassionate and effective support provides a foundation for those navigating the complexities of drug dependence. Our opioid treatment centers assist individuals in moving toward a revitalized life, free from the constraints of addiction. Colorado Treatment Services, LLC exists to protect and improve the lives of people addicted to narcotic drugs. In accomplishing this mission, we strive for never-ending improvement and commitment to our values.
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Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner will plan, direct, and evaluate patient health care in a Methadone/Suboxone Treatment program. Other duties include: conducting follow-up consultations, adjustment of medical dosages, ordering and review of lab work and making referrals. Ideal candidates would have working knowledge of opioid addiction. The Nurse Practitioner will also work with the medical director in the care and treatment of the patients.
Essential Functions:

• Meets with new patients to orient them about services, to identify needs, and to suggest local physicians and services.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients and staff.
• Maintains outpatient records. Records statistics and conducts research as deemed necessary by institution. Compiles reports concerning ambulatory care at facility.
• Collaborates with staff to identify patients' needs and to help develop plan to meet these needs.
  

Essential Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in your state.
• Because of the nature of responsibilities, it is preferable to have experience in counseling and teaching and have a master's degree.
  

Physical:

• Frequently sitting at desk or computer while typing, completing paperwork, or meeting patients.
• Occasional lifting/carrying, paperwork, files, office supplies, up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional push/pull exerting up to 5-10 lbs. force, opening doors, file drawers, pushing files in drawers
• Occasional kneeling/crouching and ability to reach lower file drawers, stretching to store or retrieving materials.
  

Mental:
Position requires constant mental alertness, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy required. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and follow-through on all assignments. Must be able to work independently and be able to use sound judgment in critical clinical decisions.