Reports To: Supervising Physician
Employment Type: Full-Time – Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (on-site)
Qualifications:
· 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.
Key Responsibilities:
· 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.
Benefits:
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Paid Time Off
· 401K Matching