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JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant LOCATION: Cherry Hill Detoxification Who are we? Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Diversity, and Quality to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth. The Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants in our Incidental Medical Services (IMS)-licensed Programs play a crucial role in ensuring quality care for our clients. The role evaluates medical appropriates for treatment, completes health screenings, conducts physicals, monitors the clients for any potential medical problems that would preclude a safe stay at the facility, ensures that withdrawal management medications including medication assisted treatment (MAT) are prescribed, while conducting patient rounding as needed to ensure safe stabilization. Additionally, this role in collaboration with the Medical Director will refer out for medical care when appropriate. How can you make a difference in people’s lives? In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Accountabilities: (3-5)
Service Delivery
Team Support
Quality Assurance
Responsibilities:
Interprets vitals as collected by LVN and/or other healthcare assistant staff working within their scope of practice
Reviews history & physical information including communicable diseases from intake to inform quality clinical care while in treatment.
Interprets SUD history coupled with drug test data to inform one’s safe stabilization in treatment
Completes all documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Depending on patient acuity, periodically observes residents for signs of mental or physical decompensation that may require a higher level of care , consulting with MD as needed
Reviews withdrawal assessment scales (CIWA) -(COWS ), leveraging results in order to safety stabilize withdrawal symptoms through prescribing of withdrawal management medications
Assists in collecting treatment appropriateness / fitness information for the Medical Director when needed
Demonstrates an understanding of the pharmacology and physiological effects of alcohol and other commonly abused substances
P rescribe withdrawal management medications including medication assisted treatment (MAT) under a doctor’s supervision, perform medical tests and record information about the current conditions of patient's health .
Reports all Medical Incidents and/or unusual occurrences to Program Manager, Compliance Manager , and MD
Works closely with other HSI staff and referral resources to provide quality patient care , communicating and coordinating as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team ( LVNs, Manager, MD, Clinical Supervisor, Counselors, etc.)
Consistently inputs information in the computer, electronic health records, and other record-keeping systems to ensure treatment plans and progress notes are complete and up to date according to agency policy
Makes or receives calls related to client care as needed
Provides support if a deviation from medication orders is requested
Supports the program operation by offering guidance & mentorship to other HCP staff
Maintains health-related progress notes when conducting patient rounding.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with all staff members, Agency, and County Contracts.
Maintains attendance and punctuality to perform duties as scheduled.
Attends all staff meetings and required agency meetings unless excused.
Maintains a clean environment, adhering to best practices
Other duties as requested by HSI Medical Director and senior leadership team
Ensures to Review LVN/LTP documentation and builds LVN and RN understanding of IMS services .
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SUCCESS COMPETENCIES FOR POSITION:
(Competencies required to effectively perform the job) FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE :
(Knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the job)
Interpersonal communication
Motivating others
Written communication
Honesty/integrity
Problem Solving
Developing others
Vision/planning
Creativity/innovation
Conflict resolution
Delegation
Valuing Diversity
Must have current NP-PA Licenses with State of CA
Ability to problem solve quickly.
Ability to interface with community members, CBO’s Funders ED, Medical Staff, and all referral sources in a positive manner.
Ability to balance the leadership needed to move forward and the compassion to facilitate the needs of Clients and Staff
Ability to recognize stress factors in a crisis environment and find creative inexpensive ways to reduce them.
Ability to control emotions in situations of conflict.
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
Ability to process and develop appropriate conclusions.
Needs to be able to work in stressful situations where information is needed in a short period of time.
Knowledge of best clinical practices
Microsoft Office, including word PowerPoint, Excel.
QUALIFICATIONS: (education and work experience)
NP PA License for state of California
Not required but preferred 6 month to 1 year of substance use disorder, mental health, or similar.
CPR current or able to obtain first month of hire.
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part time employees over 20 hours per week.
100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
PTO and Holiday pay.
Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
Training and CEU opportunities.
And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!
Salary: $140K-$150K/ Annually depending on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
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