Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee (on-site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Tennessee
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee
- Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through AANP or AANC
- Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
- Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with substance use disorder
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that include medication-assisted treatment
- Prescribe and manage medications for substance use disorders in accordance with established protocols
- Monitor patient progress, including medication adherence and response to treatment
- Deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients, including preventive medicine and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Educate and counsel patients on prevention strategies and treatment adherence
- Collaborate with licensed counselors and support staff to ensure coordinated and integrated care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Remain up to date with best practices and guidelines in addiction medicine and primary care
- Perform all duties in a professional and competent manner, utilizing clinical expertise and sound medical judgment in patient care. Clinical decisions shall be made in accordance with the nurse
- practitioner's best medical judgment. The Medical Director or Supervising Physician reserves the authority to designate patients for evaluation by the nurse practitioner.
- Adhere to all established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the Medical Director, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Supervised by: Supervising Physician
