• Nurse Practitioner P/T

    Seafield Center, Inc. (Medford, NY)


    Title:Nurse Practitioner P/T

    ID:5630-4

    Department:Outpatient

    Description

    Part-Time Position Available: Wednesday's

    Hourly Rate: $75.00 – $80.00MAIN FUNCTION:

     

    + To provide medical care of the patient while at Seafield Center and to ensure all newly admitted patients are medically stable for admission and participation in our programs.

    + Use information systems access as assigned, when applicable.

    + This position is classified as “Essential” for emergency closure purposes.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Performs physical examination and mental status evaluation of each patient admitted.

    + Upon admission, or within 24 hours of admission, provides an admitting or tentative diagnosis that becomes part of the client’s record.

    + Writes initial orders for care of each patient upon admission.

    + Perform reexamination and treatment of each patient pertinent to physical and mental complaints, ranging from supportive reassurance to specific treatment of existing physical illness.

    + Consults with outside physicians or dentists as needed.

    + Adjusts medications daily when indicated.

    + Meets with patients prior to discharge to review medical status and to make appropriate referrals.

    + Consults with family as to care, management and health of the patient when indicated.

    + Ensures that the patient is informed of his/her rights either by direct information or through a designee.

    + Ensures all consents are signed for medical treatment.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

    At least one year substance use disorders treatment experience. A physician, either M.D. or D.O, or PA or NP who is licensed to practice in the state of New York. A.S.A.M. membership encouraged but not required.