Nurse Practitioner - Chemical Dependency (per diem) at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Description



SUMMARY



As an Advanced Practice Practitioner treating patients with substance use disorders, you will work with a team of physicians, APPs and nurses and collaborate frequently with therapists to provide medical and addiction treatment to a diverse population.



STATUS: Per Diem




DEPARTMENT: Chemical Dependency




SCHEDULE: As Needed




ATTRIBUTES

• At least one (1) year of experience required in chemical dependency, primary care, or hospital medicine


• Strong interpersonal and communication


• Compassionate, warm and patient focused


• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action


• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision


• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

RESPONSIBILITIES




Patient Care. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories and physical data to interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed. Monitor and manage effects of prescribed treatments and patient condition and progress following diagnosis. Flexibility to work inpatient and outpatient settings.



Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.



Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform minor procedures, monitor and manage medical care plans and treatment for primary and secondary diagnosis.



Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.



EDUCATION:

• MS: Advanced Practice Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)


• NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $75.00 - $75.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now