Nurse Practitioner

Location 151 W 136th St,New York, NY, 10030,United States Base Pay $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 / Year Job Category Medical Employee Type Full Time Required Degree Masters Contact information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Description Elev8 Recovery Center is located in Harlem, NY. We are a first-class inpatient treatment center offering top-level medical care and evidence-based clinical care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder. We are seeking a passionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team! The Nurse Practitioner will be providing comprehensive evaluations and treating the adult substance-abusing population. The Nurse Practitioner will assess prospective patients for admission to detoxify and rehabilitate to the facility, determine the appropriate level of care, and address any immediate ongoing health issues that can be assisted at the residential, rehabilitation, or detox level of care. Shift: 4 x 10 hour days or 5 x 8 hour days on-site. Conduct evaluations with relevant history, and health assessment based on the patient’s signs & symptoms. Identify the needs of the patient and make a differential diagnosis based on the clinical presentation, history, and clinical findings. Conduct waived testing for urine, blood work, and glucose monitoring. Develop a prioritized and mutually acceptable plan of care according to the written practice protocols in collaboration with the physician. Implement a treatment plan that is prioritized and mutually acceptable with appropriate diagnostic tests, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, patient education, and appropriate referrals as needed. Provide systematic follow-up by evaluating the effectiveness of various treatments provided, therapeutic processes used, and their outcome, and modifying treatments & management plans as necessary to achieve the optimum mental health goals. Provide educational materials & information needed to make well-informed choices and decisions by patients about their health promotion, illness prevention, and finally, illness treatment. Provide a safe environment for the patient, and promote patient advocacy at the individual, community, and global levels. Participate with other professional colleagues to provide comprehensive health care. Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential medical records. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree Current/valid New York State Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license Currently registered as a registered professional nurse and NP certification in good standing Certified as a nurse practitioner pursuant to 6910, with prescription writing privileges pursuant to § 6902.3b of the Education Law DEA license Hold all requirements indicated by the NY Department of Drug and Alcohol Program to perform history and physicals and prescribe medications Current basic life support for health providers (BLS) Skills: Strong written and interpersonal communications skills Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology Decision-making and problem-solving skills Summary Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oxford Senior Living