Job Title: Traveling Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) & Medication Management
Location: South Arkansas (Regional Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities)
Compensation
$75 per hour
Travel reimbursement offered
Professional development and MAT training opportunities
Benefits available for full-time employees, including health insurance and other optional offerings.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Traveling Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and comprehensive medication management services to residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout South Arkansas.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, and comfortable working independently while traveling between multiple facilities in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Deliver Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services, including evaluation, initiation, and maintenance of medications such as buprenorphine and naltrexone, in accordance with Arkansas and federal guidelines.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations for residents with chronic medical, behavioral health, or substance use needs.
Manage and prescribe previously prescribed psychiatric medications as needed
Perform medication reconciliation and ensure compliance with best practices and safety standards.
Work collaboratively with facility physicians, nurses, behavioral health teams, and pharmacists.
Provide crisis management and support patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms when needed.
Care Coordination & Documentation
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation within facility EMR systems.
Develop individualized care and treatment plans, monitoring progress and modifying plans as appropriate.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions or treatment plans to interdisciplinary team members and family or responsible parties.
Assist with quality improvement initiatives and support facilities in meeting state and federal regulatory requirements.
Travel & Facility Support
Travel regularly to nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout South Arkansas.
Establish positive working relationships with facility staff and leadership to enhance continuity and quality of care.
Provide on-site care with occasional telehealth follow-up as appropriate.
Qualifications
Current Nurse Practitioner license in Arkansas; a multistate license a plus.
Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances; MAT experience or training preferred.
Experience working in medication-assisted treatment and/or psychiatric settings strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently, travel consistently, and manage a flexible schedule.
Strong communication, clinical judgment, and documentation skills.
Schedule & Work Environment
Travel-based role covering facilities in South Arkansas, specifically El Dorado, Camden, Magnolia, Mine Creek, Hill Crest, including both rural and small-community settings.
Flexible scheduling based on facility needs.
Primarily on-site work with limited telehealth involvement.
