Title:Nurse Practitioner P/T
ID:5650-4
Department:Outpatient
Location:Patchogue
Description
Part-Time Position Available
Flexible Schedule | 1–2 Days per Week | Monday–Friday
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.