Nurse Practitioner, Substance Use Disorder, Flexible - First Steps Recovery : Job Details

Job Title: Provider, Substance Use Disorder Program (Inpatient/Residential and Outpatient)

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced medical providers to join our team. As a sub-acute provider for First Steps Recovery's newest Sacramento Area location, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with substance use disorders in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals. Flexible scheduling available including: On-site (physical locations in Shingle Springs and El Dorado Hills), remote (telehealth with both Sacramento and Fresno locations) and hybrid options available.

Responsibilities:

- Provide direct patient care to individuals being treated for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), primarily overseeing patients at a sub-acute detox level of care.

- Develop and implement treatment plans for Detox and residential care in collaboration with the healthcare team

- Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals, including our medical director (double board certified Internist and Addiction Medicine) Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, MAs and technicians.

- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards of care

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes

- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care

- Provide education and support to patients and their families

Requirements:

- Master's degree in Nursing, Physician Assistant or Doctor

- Current CA state licensure as a medical provider/prescriber

- Experience in addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment

- Strong leadership and communication skills

- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in substance use disorder treatment

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals with substance use disorders and want to work with a leading a team of healthcare professionals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Competencies:

• Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork, Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Management, Self-Development.
• Experience working with alcohol/drug residents.

Experience:

• 1+ years experience in the field of recovery or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
• Prior experience in detox environment highly desired.
• Robust knowledge of detox medications and protocols
• PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health) experience and/or certification a plus

Computer Skills:

• Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet, and email.
• Proficiency in KIPU Systems or other Medical Record Software.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Valid California medical/nursing licensure
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR/First AID

Other Requirements:

• Active TB test
• Medical Clearance to work within past year
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Transverse Stairs
• Handling / Using Fingers

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

• Reach Outward
• Reach Above Shoulder
• Squat or Kneel
• Bend or Twist

Other Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/carry 20-50 lbs, ability to push/pull 20-50 lbs
• Moderate frequency of computer keyboarding,
• Moderate frequency of viewing a computer monitor
• Daily cleaning including but not limited to: wiping, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, washing dishes
• Assisting in meal preparation, installing water containers for consumption, and shopping as necessary including pushing of carts and carrying grocery boxes/bags.
• Conducting garbage disposal, recycling, and collection.
• Occasional walks, hikes, and sports outings with clients for physical activities.
• Frequent support of clients in gym environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed 24 hours a day, primarily in residential detox facility. This includes work in facility office as well as the grounds of the entire facility including upstairs resident rooms and clinical office that are accessed via staircase, and outdoor grounds. All staff periodically drive clients in company vehicles for intakes/discharges at other treatment facilities and transportation hubs, to doctor appointments, to outings and recovery meetings. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.

BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK:

Some job tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissue. Staff must wear gloves and follow infectious control procedures when interacting with clients in conditions in which exposure is possible such as handling onsite urinary analysis, conducting first aid, and conducting search of client's belonging and person. Staff may be exposed to infectious disease, needles, and illicit substances during searches.

Work Schedule:

As required and discussed with management.

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