Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Reports To: Supervising Physician

Employment Type: Full-Time – Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (on-site)

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through AANP or AANC.

• Active and unrestricted DEA license with buprenorphine/MAT prescribing authority (or willingness to obtain).

• Experience delivering primary care services.

• Experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or willingness to receive training.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong clinical, assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with substance use disorder

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that include medication-assisted treatment

• Prescribe and manage medications for substance use disorders in accordance with established protocols

• Monitor patient progress, including medication adherence and response to treatment

• Deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients, including preventive medicine and management of acute and chronic conditions

• Educate and counsel patients on prevention strategies and treatment adherence

• Collaborate with licensed counselors and support staff to ensure coordinated and integrated care

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Remain up to date with best practices and guidelines in addiction medicine and primary care

• Perform all duties in a professional and competent manner, utilizing clinical expertise and sound medical judgment in patient care.

• Clinical decisions shall be made in accordance with the nurse practitioner's best medical judgment.

• The Medical Director or Supervising Physician reserves the authority to designate patients for evaluation by the nurse practitioner.

Adhere to all established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the Medical Director, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401K Matching