[Hiring] Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Virtual Weight Management - Experienced Preferred @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

The role involves clinical responsibilities including:

• Assessing, diagnosing, and determining/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Managing conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Providing health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Managing patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Facilitating consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performing office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other responsibilities include:

• Participating in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees.
• Participating in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeking experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintaining standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe, and timely patient care delivery.
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Qualifications

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• No experience required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.