Nurse Practitioner- OTP - Part Time

Company: Horizon Health
Location: Petersburg
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

*Part- Time Nurse Practitioner- Opioid Clinic*

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

*Horizon Health* is seeking a *Nurse Practitioner *for our BRAND NEW opioid clinic called Foundations Health in *Petersburg, VA*. This part time position will be between 15-20 hours per week (3-4 hours per day Monday-Friday). The *OTP Nurse Practitioner* (NP) will work under the supervision of the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Medical Director to provide comprehensive care to patients in an OTP. The NP will perform patient assessments, intake patients into the program, and carry out other standard functions of a *Nurse Practitioner* within the opioid treatment setting. The OTP Nurse Practitioner will conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests. The *OTP Nurse Practitioner *will also perform patient intake procedures, including initial evaluations and development of individualized treatment plans and administer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, including prescribing and managing medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.



*Responsibilities:*
* Monitors patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
* Educates patients and their families about opioid use disorder, treatment options, and recovery strategies.
* Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, and social workers, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
* Maintains accurate/up-to-date patient records in compliance w/ federal/state regulations.
* Participates in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay current with best practices in opioid use disorder treatment.
* Addresses barriers to treatment, such as stigma and financial constraints, by providing supportive, nonjudgmental care.
* Provides consultation to after-hours medical or mental health emergencies.
* Provides supervision of Dosing Nurses as necessary.
* Monitors and evaluates patients in recovery & provide interventions that will eliminate or reduce Substance Abuse.
* Consistently and objectively intervenes with staff to correct employee performance that does not meet expectations using coaching or disciplinary counseling techniques.
* Conducts and maintains minutes of monthly departmental meetings.
* Develops and maintains staff schedule that is consistent with facility and departmental needs.
* Develops and maintains clinical staff who are competent to provide departmental services.
* Coordinates discipline-specific performance improvement activities as indicated.
* Participates in hospital-wide performance improvement activities as indicated.
* Completes and/or monitors time and attendance for clinical staff in compliance with Foundations Health policy and procedure.

*Benefit Highlights:*
* Competitive Compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Long and Short-term Disability
* Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
* Life Insurance
* Career development opportunities within the company
* Tuition Assistance
* Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!



*About Universal Health Services:*

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com



*Requirements:*
* Master's Degree and current NP licensure in Virginia required
* Experience and/or specialty training in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry required
* A working knowledge of accreditation and licensing standards associated with the CARF, DEA, DBHDS, DMAS/ARTS, SAMHSA and Board of Pharmacy preferred.
* A valid driver's license and proof of insurance required

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Job Type: Part-time



Education:
* Master's (Preferred)

Experience:
* training in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License and proof of insurance (Required)
* current NP licensure in Virginia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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