Part Time Nurse Practitioner

COLORADO TREATMENT SERVICES, LLC; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Treatment Services, LLC in Greeley, CO is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to plan, direct, and evaluate patient health care in a Methadone/Suboxone treatment program. The NP will perform follow-ups, adjust dosages, order and review labs, and refer to specialists as needed.

Ideal candidates will have working knowledge of opioid addiction and collaborate with the medical director. This role requires active RN licensure and NP training, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Licensed RN in your state; NP program completed.
• Master's degree preferred; board approval to practice.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new patients to orient services and identify needs.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Collaborate with staff on patient plans.
• Maintain outpatient records and compile reports.
• Review lab results and adjust treatment plans.
• Refer to local physicians and services as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Counseling

Nurse licensure

Education

RN license

Master's degree

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Colorado Treatment Services, LLC

Greeley, 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.