Join Our Team
Elev8 Center of New Jersey Treatment Facility is seeking a compassionate and experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join our multidisciplinary team. This role is ideal for a dedicated Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about providing high-quality medical care to adults receiving treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
As an APN, you'll play a vital role in helping patients begin and maintain their recovery by providing comprehensive medical care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and delivering evidence-based treatment in a supportive environment.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, physical exams, and health histories.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Evaluate patients for admission and determine medical appropriateness for treatment.
- Prescribe, adjust, and monitor medications in accordance with New Jersey regulations.
- Manage Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) within scope of practice.
- Monitor patients throughout detoxification and residential treatment.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other members of the treatment team.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Educate patients regarding medications, treatment plans, wellness, and relapse prevention.
- Maintain compliance with DEA, HIPAA, CARF, Joint Commission, and New Jersey Department of Health standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medical staff meetings.
Qualifications Required
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License in good standing.
- Board Certification as one of the following: Board Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
- Current DEA and CDS registration.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Ability to prescribe medications in accordance with New Jersey regulations.
- Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred
- Experience working in:
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment
- Detoxification
- Residential treatment
- Behavioral health
- Addiction medicine
- Psychiatry
- Experience managing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone.
- Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and evidence-based addiction treatment.
- Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
What We're Looking For
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to respond effectively during emergency situations.
Why Elev8 Center of New Jersey?
At Elev8 Center of New Jersey, you'll become part of a team committed to helping individuals rebuild their lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. We foster a collaborative environment where medical providers, nursing staff, therapists, and support professionals work together to make a meaningful impact every day.
Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (Required)
- New Jersey CDS and DEA license (Required)
Work Location: In person
