Nurse Practitioner - Fairfax, VA - $50-85/hr
Dallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary
$50.00
– $85.00
• hourly
Degree Required
DNP
Position Type
Full-Time
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/29/24
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (Medication-Assisted Treatment/Opioid Use Disorder)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Pay Rate: $50/hr-85/hr
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Fairfax, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). This role involves providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients struggling with opioid dependency, utilizing evidence-based practices to support recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with opioid use disorder.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that include medication-assisted treatment.
- Prescribe and manage medications for opioid use disorder in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitor patient progress, including medication adherence and response to treatment.
- Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about opioid use disorder and treatment options.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure the best outcomes for patients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Stay current with the latest research and developments in the field of opioid use disorder treatment.
Requirements:
- Valid Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
- DEA certification.
- Virginia license or willingness to obtain licensure in Virginia.
- Proven experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
- Strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits:
- Pay rate of $50/hr.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals affected by opioid use disorder.
Job Responsibilities
chronic care conditions in a clinical setting.
Description:
Review nursing intake screening report and results of validated substance use screening tools.
Conduct a multidimensional assessment of patients’ medical, psychiatric health, social, substance use, and
substance use treatment histories.
Establish substance use diagnosis and determine severity using DSM-5 criteria.
Perform physical examination and obtain appropriate lab tests to identify comorbidities that interact with or are
caused/exacerbated by substance use.
Collaborate with patients to develop treatment plans that meet their individual needs and preferences.
Initiation, titration, or continuation of MAT medications using evidence-based pharmacological interventions.
Address and treat patients' acute medical issues and refer patients with co-occurring chronic medical conditions
to other medical providers in ADC.
Conduct follow up visits based on the patient’s clinical status, treatment compliance and degree of control to
optimize patient outcomes and minimize risks.
Recovery management checkups to identify and address potential obstacles to recovery and refer patients to
CAF, BH and re-entry Services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes in EMR,
ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Participate in weekly MAT meetings with other medical providers, CSB behavioral health and CAF staff and other
stakeholders to provide expert consultation and coordinate care.
Support effective transitions in care to ensure uninterrupted MAT medication regimens as patients re-enter the
community or transfer to another carceral facilities.
Be available for 24-hour on-call availability to provide nurses with counsel, verbal orders, and facilitate MAT
releases.
Manage alcohol, opioids , benzodiazepines, or other substance intoxication and withdrawal.
Utilize SAMHSA guidelines to screen, assess, and provide treatment for pregnant and parenting women with
opioid use disorder.
Regularly order and maintain stock of MAT medications.
Engage in continuous professional development activities, including ongoing education and training, to remain up
to date with the latest guidelines in MAT and addiction medicine.
Focus on a MOUD chronic care education plan for mat patients and work with other providers for additional
chronic care needs.
Working Hours
Overtime required: MAT on call week rotation discussed, to include weekends that week via
phone/computer. A company cell phone and computer will be issued that will need to be
returned. Will be paid an additional 7 hours that week.