Nurse Practitioner

American Addiction Centers Hollywood, FL 33024, US

Overview

Company Summary

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

As a member of a multidisciplinary medical team, the Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively to deliver high quality, direct clinical care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs evaluations, H&Ps, detox management, and MAT as per SOP
- H&Ps within 24 hours of admission/provider/month (Medical)
- Psych Evals within 48 hours of admission/provider/month (Psychiatry)
- Orders labs and other clinically appropriate testing and prescribes medications and treatments
Participates in the development and implementation of treatment plans
Consult with other physicians/clinicians about each patient’s specific need and refers to specialists as necessary
Documents all patient encounters and diagnostic test results accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Participates as an active member of the clinical team
Attends monthly medical staff meetings with pertinent clinical staff and UR
Other duties as assigned including but not limited to participate on clinical/medical committees, providing education and quality review.
Establishes positive, professional relationships with local medical community and within the AAC organization

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP or AGNP and PMHNP preferred).
Current, unrestricted DEA Certification
Current BLS Certification required (ACLS preferred)
Comply with all applicable laws to physicians including HIPAA and title 42 CFR
Excellent communication (written and verbal), bedside manner and time management skills
Demonstrate effective teamwork
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds
Computer literate with the ability to appropriately utilize EMR system
Organize and prioritize workload to provide high quality care and meet deadlines
Meet and maintain facility credentialing and privileging requirements
Consistently demonstrate positive customer service attitude
Maintain the highest ethical and moral standards among all – employees, contractors, patients and members of the general public
If more than one facility, travel between facilities
Willing to work evening hours and weekends if necessary
Upholds the policies and procedures of American Addiction Centers

Physical Requirements

AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws

Prolonged sitting at a desk
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time

American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer. American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.

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