Nurse Practitioner
Company: Community Medical Services
Location: Elyria
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:Shift: Monday - Friday 5:30 am to 1:30 pmOn-Call:
Rotating Saturdays, 6:00 AM to 10:00 AMCommunity Medical Services
(CMS) is hiring immediately a Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids
and other illicit substances. Whether performing physical exams and
assessments or prescribing and managing patient methadone treatment
plans, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone beginning
their recovery journey with us.As you join our mission to help
those suffering from substance use disorders reclaim their lives,
expect to thrive in a comfortable, welcoming, and fun environment
where you are valued for the work you do, championed by passionate
leaders, and equipped with the tools and ongoing training you need
to achieve your goals.Along the way, we'll invest in your
well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that
includes:Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth
savings accountShort and long-term disability insuranceLife
insurancePaid sick, vacation, and holiday time401K retirement plan
with matchTuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%Employee
assistance program to support your mental health and
wellnessOngoing professional developmentResponsibilities: We're
looking for someone who:Is excited to work in an outpatient
setting, much like a doctor's office or behavioral health
clinic.Enjoys a consistent, full-time schedule.Has experience
working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.To
thrive in this role, you must be able to:Bring sensitivity to the
needs of those who are chemically dependent.Ensure all medical
evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are
complete before patients receive initial dose of medication.Manage
ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment
plans, and documentation required by state and federal
laws.Maintain responsibility for patients' case management,
including chronic health problems, health conditions, and
prescription medication management.Accurately complete same-day
clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into
the Electronic Health Record.Perform comprehensive physical
examinations of patients and facilitate referrals to other
healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for
continuum of care.Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure
patients' healthcare needs are met.Educate patients, families,
staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects,
and proper health and nutrition habits.Qualifications:Licensed as a
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employmentCPR
Certification RequiredFirst Aid Certification RequiredClinical
experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment
preferredExperience documenting into an electronic medical
recordAbility to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and
tuberculosis testby Jobble
Keywords: Community Medical Services, Elyria , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Elyria, Ohio
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