Nurse Practitioner position at Behavioral Health Group in Nashville

Behavioral Health Group is at present recruited Nurse Practitioner on Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:53:15 GMT. Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Nurse Practitioner will document patient histories, perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and perform existing patient assessments as needed. The Nurse Practitioner will also implement treatment plans as delegated by the supervising...

Nurse Practitioner

Location: Nashville Tennessee

Description: Behavioral Health Group is at present recruited Nurse Practitioner right now, this position will be placed in Tennessee. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Job Description:
The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing
medical services under the supervision of a licensed
physician. The Nurse Practitioner will d! ocument patient
histories, perform physical examinations, order
diagnostic tests, and perform existing patient
assessments as needed. The Nurse Practitioner will also
implement treatment plans as delegated by the
supervising physician and inform patients about the
medical component of their treatment. The Nurse
Practitioner will perform duties within the scope of
their license or certification which are an addendum to
this job description.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Professional Development

• Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific

annual goals and objectives

• Responsible for mentoring and conducting

professional development activities (e.g.,
in-service, training) in medical subjects relevant
to the patients’ treatment.
Training

• Participate in all trainings as required by federal,

state, local and accrediting agenci! es.

• When requested, the Nurse Practitioner may be!

required to develop training content for training on
various medical topics relevant to opiate addiction
and general good health practices.

• From time-to-time, the Nurse Practitioner may

participate in and/or lead outreach related
in-service activities such as open house information
sessions.
Duties and Responsibilities

• The practice of a nurse practitioner shall include

the performance of medical services within the scope
of his/her education, training and expertise.

• Obtaining and preparing patient histories and

performing physical examinations

• Assessing patients’ appropriateness for dosing, dose

level adjustments, phase level adjustments, and
changes to the patients treatment plan

• Ordering or performing diagnostic procedures as

delegated by the supervising physician

• Assisting in the development and imp! lementation of a

treatment plan in accordance with written clinical
practice guidelines and protocols set forth by the
supervising physician

• Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic

interventions

• Offering counseling and education to meet patient

needs, especially in the medical areas of patients’
treatment

• Coordinating care with ancillary healthcare

providers and making referrals when appropriate

• Review all laboratory results, as well as, all

medical documentation from other care providers

• After completing annual physicals and periodic

assessment, ensure that the appropriate dosage of
methadone is prescribed and consistent with the
patient’s medical and addiction history

• Approve phase level changes based upon the

individual needs of the patient and in compliance
with federal and state guidel! ines

• Ensure implementation of medical quality health
!

standards for both patients and employees

• Provide medical input into overall program

philosophy, treatment services, and patient care

• Provide consultation to clinical and administrative

staff

• Provide a response to emergency care providers when

they require consultation for one of the program’s
patients

• Collaborate whenever necessary with other

physicians, clinics or hospitals participating in
the treatment of program patients

• Attend weekly treatment team meetings, as well as

outside seminars and training

• Hold a basic understanding of drug/alcohol abuse and

addiction. Keep updated on current drug abuse and
treatment information, especially current trends in
Opioid Maintenance Treatment

• Develop professional, helpful and effective

relationships with patients, team members, and
constit! uents

• Able to function as a team member, working in

conjunction with all other team members in a
helpful, positive manner

• Ability to project a positive and professional image

to the community

• Ensure treatment center meets all accreditation

standards related to Medical, Health, and Safety
issues; and other areas as assigned

• Assist nursing team as needed
• Meet BHG attendance standards and be present and

ready for work at the beginning of their established
work schedule

• Report any work-related injury or illness, or

workplace hazards or security issues immediately to
supervisor

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Regulatory

• Responsible for complying with all federal, state

and local regulatory agency requirements

• Responsible for complying with all accrediting

age! ncy requirements
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate must ! be licensed as a Nurse
Practitioner in the State of employment and maintain a
current DEA license and provide documentation of renewal
on or before expiration date. Experience and
understanding of chemical addiction is preferable. In
addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal
candidate will embody the following characteristics and
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed

below:

• High integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Efficient
• Self-starter
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Accurate data entry skills with knowledge of basic

computing

• Ability to work independently and under pressure

while handling multiple tasks simultaneously

• Must be able to react quickly and make effective

decisions

• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skill in the us! e of

typical office equipment

• Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills
• Working knowledge of dosing graduates, centrifuge,

phlebotomy equipment, monitoring equipment for
physical assessment, test strips, breathalyzers, and
other medical equipment as needed.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to

communicate effectively by phone or in person at
normal volumes.

• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer

screen, forms, etc.

• Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping and

stretching

• Variable workload, periodic high stress and activity

level

• Standard medical office conditions and environments
• Interactions with patients who may be ill, have

infectious diseases, have mental health diagnoses
and/or are involved in the criminal just! ice system

• May require use of protective equipment

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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Behavioral Health Group.

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This position starts available on: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:53:15 GMT





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