Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner (Medical), Outpatient ClinicConifer Park Outpatient Clinic in Schenectady, NY is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner. As Nurse Practitioner with Conifer Park, you will be responsible for performing comprehensive medical history and examination and records initial diagnosis in patient medical record; administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, phlebotomy and other laboratory tests; reviewing and interpreting test results; assessing 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. Participates in individual case assignments, case conferences, multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, educational presentations for staff and patients, medical staff meetings, patient care monitoring conferences, and additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director.Sign On Bonus: $7,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (Based on 40 hours, will be prorated based on hours): $3,500 after completion of the orientation period, $3,500 after two (2) years of continuous employment.RequirementsA qualified Nurse Practitioner for Conifer Park will require: A 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 CertificationUnrestricted DEA LicensureDATA 2000 waiverActive Medicaid Number (Highly Preferred)We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a pension plan in a supportive working environment.Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings requiredWe are an equal opportunity employer according to current standards