Part Time - Nurse Practitioner, Opioid Treatment Program

About the position

To oversee and provide direct medical care to patients with opioid use disorders, including performing medical evaluations, and provide periodic medical monitoring. This position will be responsible for developing medical protocol and procedures together with medical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Complete history and physical and examination of all incoming patients.
• Consult with Program Physician to obtain medication order.
• Assess patients for admission follow up, annual medical review, and as needed throughout the treatment episode.
• Review external medical records and lab results, obtain physician recommendation where indicated, implement treatment adjustments as indicated.
• Consult and coordinate care with external medical providers ensuring treatment continuity and patient safety.
• Evaluate the medical status of newly admitted patients, consulting on and determining appropriate plan of action for special needs or circumstances outside of established processes.
• In collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary treatment team, develop recommendations and referrals to additional or ongoing treatment services.
• Notify and consult with Medical Director or assigned Program Physician as needed.
• Recognize and initiate appropriate response to medical emergencies. Lift patient if necessary for safety.
• Consult with and provide direction for medical staff as needed in person or via telephone.
• Participate in coordination of medical care, treatment team meetings, and similar other activities as needed.
• Work collaboratively with CODA Directors/Managers to ensure that safety and industry standards are maintained program wide.
• Maintain current licensure by updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
• Travel to sites to provide services, pick up supplies or deliver medications.
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA's mission and values.
• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.
• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Nurse Practitioner license.
• Graduated from a NLNAC- or CCNE-accredited master's or doctoral degree nursing program.
• Hold national certification in a NP specialty through one of the OSBN-approved organizations.
• Graduated from a nurse practitioner program specific to the NP category you are seeking within the last year; or, graduated from a nurse practitioner program specific to the NP category you are seeking & practiced as a nurse practitioner at least 192 hours within the last two years; or, practiced a minimum of 960 hours as a nurse practitioner within the last five years.
• Provide documentation of a minimum of 384 hours of RN practice, which includes assessment and management of clients.
• Meet the requirements for prescriptive authority found in Division 56 of the Oregon Nurse Practice Act.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated consistency in the application of '6 Rights' of medication administration.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to adhere to established principles of patient safety.
• Comprehensive knowledge of substance use disorders, management and evaluation of substance use withdrawal syndromes, and treatment principles OR the ability to show proficiency in these areas within six months of hire.
• Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with patients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining patient confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.
• Ability to maintain professional communications and boundaries while managing complex situations and interacting with individuals diagnosed with substance use or co-occurring conditions.
• Ability to operate a computer, utilize basic MS Office programs, and effectively navigate and maintain patient records in an electronic medical records system.

Benefits

• Reliable transportation between multiple worksites.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.
• A negative result on all pre-employment, reasonable basis, and post-accident drug screens.
• An acceptable criminal record as determined by DHS, the Oregon Administrative Rules, and the Oregon Revised Statutes; and no current supervised parole or probation.
• An acceptable driving record and automobile insurance coverage as recommended by CODA's automobile insurance provider.