Nurse Practitioner-FT/PT

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee (on-site)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Minimum Requirements:

·         Master’s Degree in Nursing

·         Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Tennessee

·         Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee

·         Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through AANP or AANC

·         DEA certification

·         Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently

·         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

Supervised by: Supervising Physician