Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Job Location: Wheatfield, Indiana

Company Name: Spark Recovery

Organization Name: Spark Recovery

Company Description: From this moment on, you are not alone. We make your recovery a team effort, with every member lending their hand and heart to your long-term sobriety.

Job Summary:

Spark Recovery is seeking a compassionate and skilled Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team of dedicated professionals. As a key member of our clinical staff, the NP will provide on-site medical and clinical care to patients undergoing detoxification services. This is a dynamic and rewarding role that requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for addiction treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care:

+ Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including substance use history, medical history, and withdrawal risk
+ Monitor and manage withdrawal using approved protocols (e.g., CIWA, COWS)
+ Order, adjust, and discontinue medications in accordance with scope of practice and Medical Director–approved standing orders
+ Respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate clinical interventions
+ Determine need for escalation of care, transfer, or physician consultation

• Medical Coordination:

+ Work collaboratively with the Medical Director to implement detox protocols and treatment plans
+ Communicate clinically relevant patient updates to the Medical Director as required
+ Ensure all care is delivered within approved medical policies and procedures

• Nursing & Clinical Oversight:

+ Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff during shifts
+ Serve as the on-site clinical resource for complex or high-acuity cases
+ Ensure nursing care aligns with medical orders and protocols
+ Participate in shift handoffs and clinical rounds as needed

• Documentation & Compliance:

+ Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
+ Ensure medical records meet regulatory, accreditation, and payer standards
+ Participate in audits, chart reviews, and quality improvement activities
+ Adhere to all state, federal, and facility regulations governing detox services

• Safety & Quality:

+ Promote patient safety and infection control standards
+ Participate in incident review and clinical risk mitigation
+ Support a structured, compliant, and patient-centered detox environment

Schedule & Coverage:

• Full-time, on-site clinical role
• May include weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities as required by program operations

Qualifications:

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the operating state
• National NP certification (FNP, AGNP, or equivalent)
• DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience in detox, addiction medicine, acute care, or behavioral health
• Strong knowledge of withdrawal management and medication protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in medical detox or residential treatment settings
• Familiarity with CIWA, COWS, and polysubstance withdrawal
• Experience working under physician-led protocol models

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment in fast-changing medical situations
• Clear, professional communication with physicians and nursing staff
• Comfort operating as the on-site clinical authority
• High attention to documentation and regulatory compliance

Benefits: After 60 days

Minimum Years of Experience: 3

Level of Education: (n/a)

Additional Requirements: None

If you are a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, please apply to join our team at Spark Recovery.

Apply Today!