About this opportunity
Placements USA LLC lists this Nurse Practitioner Addiction and Family Medicine at Placements USA LLC Fitchburg, MA opportunity in fitchburg, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Nurse Practitioner Addiction and Family Medicine job at Placements USA LLC in Fitchburg, MA. Under the general direction of the supervising physician, the Medical Director and Health Center, the Advanced Practice Nurse will lead and provide care in our office-based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic. This position provides prevention, screening, intervention and treatment related to substance use disorders.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care for MAT, substance use and other psychiatric disorders both in-person and via telemedicine
Works closely with other team members to ensure seamless integration of medical services with whole-person support services
Contributes to a unique and attractive culture that values mission-orientation, proactive initiative, ethical behavior, and collaboration
Participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives
Assesses patient\'s physical and psychosocial health/illness status through history taking and physical examination
Practices within the collaborative model with physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical psychologists
Diagnoses, manages, and appropriately refers patients with acute, episodic, or chronic illness according to department protocols
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests according to established guidelines
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
Facilitates and coordinates patient care referrals to specialists and outside agencies
Develops and provides educational materials and/or programs to patients, families, and other health care professionals at the Center
Assumes formal teaching responsibilities within area of expertise and precepts nurse practitioner students, medical students, and residents as appropriate
May participate in medical and/or nursing research
Participates in defining nursing standards, practices, and educational needs of patient care staff
May share call responsibilities of the service
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
Actively participates in the departmental quality assurance program
Serves on appropriate department and/or hospital committees
Performs other related duties as required and as assigned
Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients
Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established Values and Standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Massachusetts Licensed Registered Nurse required
Certified in Massachusetts to practice in the expanded role as a Family Nurse Practitioner required
Current active, unencumbered DATA 2000 Waiver to allow for prescribing MAT
CARN-AP preferred
Mission-driven and motivated to join an organization that will transform the way we deliver accessible, evidence-based, and clinically excellent care in the substance use disorder space
Ability to work across teams and functions, self-starter who quickly identifies what needs to be done and takes ownership
Certified in CPR/AED or equivalent
Demonstrated mastery of a specialty area or other related field normally acquired by 3-5 years progressively responsible nursing experience preferred
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Worksite address
fitchburg, MA, 01420, US
Who can apply
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