Nurse Practitioner

SUMMARY: The Residential Nurse Practitioner provides medical care for patients with substance use disorders. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) performing medical evaluations, prescribing and managing medications, and providing periodic monitoring. This position plays a vital role partnering with medical leadership to develop, implement, and update medical protocols and procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Provide direct patient care, including history and physical and examination of all incoming patients.

• Prescribe and manage medications for substance use disorders, including methadone in full compliance with OTP policies, and other medications according to established medical practice policies.

• Review relevant external medical records and labs as indicated to assess for potential drug interactions and impacts on patient comorbidities. Coordinate with external providers to ensure safe prescribing and management of CODA prescribed medications.

• In collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary treatment team, develop recommendations and referrals to additional or ongoing treatment services.

• Recognize and initiate appropriate response to medical emergencies. Lift patient if necessary for safety. Notify and consult with Medical Director, Program Managers, and/or Program Director (or designee) as needed for clinical guidance, to report on patient progress, and to address complex care issues.

• Maintain timely, accurate and complete medical records for each patient treated in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in coordination of medical care, treatment team meetings, and similar other activities as needed.

• Collaborate with Medical and Program Directors to develop, implement, and update medical-related program policies and procedures to ensure quality care.

• Maintain current licensure by updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.

• Work within the parameters of all facility practice policies and procedures, including those specific to OTP.

• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA’s mission and values:

• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.

• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.

• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.

• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Travel to sites to provide services, pick up supplies or deliver medications if required to drive.

• Assist with short-term coverage for other positions on a short-term basis as needed.

• Provide information and assistance to other team members, including training as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may provide work guidance for other positions within the department.