Nurse practitioner

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