Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Description: Conifer Parkis a leading addiction out-patient treatment facility located in Glens Falls, NY. We are dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives through compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment. For more than 40 years, the organization has provided high-quality inpatient service, supporting individuals on their recovery journey with personalized care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to lasting wellness. Conifer Park is driven by a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities it serves. Conifer Park offers clinical and medical assistance with an interdisciplinary approach to equip patients with the tools to develop a sober leisure lifestyle. We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner who will be responsible for Performing comprehensive medical history and examination and records initial diagnosis in patient medical record; Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, phlebotomy and other laboratory tests; reviews and interprets test results; Assesses for the appropriateness of medication assisted treatments for substance use disorders, including but not limited to, buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram. Provides induction, monitoring, titrating, maintenance, and tapering as clinically appropriate, Evaluation and treatment of medical emergencies. Emergency evaluation referral of unstable patients to appropriate medical facilities; Maintains training in the use of naloxone and emergency first aid response techniques such as CPR; Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and treatments; Performs pre-admission clearance for patients with medical diagnoses and symptoms. Performs pre-admission interviews when indicated; Develops and implements patient management plans, medication and therapy recommendations, and assists with continuity of care planning; Performs and documents follow-up visits with updates in diagnosis and medications, as needed. Assesses and manages effects and/or side effects of medications; Participates in individual case assignments, case conferences, treatment team meetings, educational presentations for staff and patients, medical staff meetings, and additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director; Provides medical on-call coverage as assigned; Participates in peer review activities and performance improvement initiatives; Preparation and education of patients for discharge medications and instructions.

Requirements: Post Graduate Degree – Masters in Nursing; Nursing License to practice in State of New York; National Certification as Nurse Practitioner (e.g., through American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Certification Center, or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program) Greater than 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner, preferred Experience in addiction medicine or treatment of substance use disorder preferred CPR Certification Unrestricted DEA Licensure DATA 2000 waiver Active Medicaid Number (Highly Preferred) 401k Plan Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Generous Paid Time Off

Summary: Conifer Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.