Reports To: Supervising Physician
Employment Type: Full-Time – Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (on-site)
- 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.
· 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.
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