Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Horizon Services, Inc.

JOB TITLE:  Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
LOCATION:  Cherry Hill Detoxification

Who are we?
Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Diversity, and Quality to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.

The Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants in our Incidental Medical Services (IMS)-licensed Programs play a crucial role in ensuring quality care for our clients. The role evaluates medical appropriates for treatment, completes health screenings, conducts physicals, monitors the clients for any potential medical problems that would preclude a safe stay at the facility, ensures that withdrawal management medications including medication assisted treatment (MAT) are prescribed, while conducting patient rounding as needed to ensure safe stabilization. Additionally, this role in collaboration with the Medical Director will refer out for medical care when appropriate.

How can you make a difference in people’s lives?
In this role, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.

 
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:    
Accountabilities: (3-5) 
 

• Service Delivery 
• Team Support  
• Quality Assurance  

Responsibilities: 

• • Interprets vitals as collected by LVN and/or other healthcare assistant staff working within their scope of practice
  • Reviews history & physical information including communicable diseases from intake to inform qualityclinical care while in treatment. 
  • Interprets SUD historycoupled with drug test datato inform one’s safe stabilization in treatment  
  • Completes all documentation in an accurate and timely manner 
  • Depending on patient acuity, periodically observes residents for signs of mental or physical decompensation that may require a higher level of care, consulting with MD as needed 
  • Reviews withdrawal assessment scales (CIWA)-(COWS), leveragingresults in order tosafetystabilize withdrawal symptoms through prescribing of withdrawal management medications  
  • Assists in collecting treatment appropriateness / fitness information for the Medical Directorwhen needed 
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the pharmacology and physiological effects of alcohol and other commonly abused substances 
  • Prescribe withdrawal management medications including medication assisted treatment (MAT) under a doctor’s supervision, perform medical tests and record information about the current conditions of patient's health. 
  • Reports all Medical Incidents and/or unusual occurrencesto Program Manager, Compliance Manager, and MD  
  • Worksclosely with other HSI staff and referral resources to provide quality patient care,communicating and coordinating as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team (LVNs, Manager, MD, Clinical Supervisor, Counselors, etc.) 
  • Consistently inputs information in the computer, electronic health records, and other record-keeping systems to ensure treatment plans and progress notes are complete and up to date according to agency policy 
  • Makes or receives calls related to client careas needed 
  • Provides support if a deviation from medication orders is requested 
  • Supports the program operation by offering guidance & mentorship to other HCP staff  
  • Maintains health-related progress notes when conducting patient rounding.  
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with all staff members, Agency, and County Contracts. 
  • Maintains attendance and punctuality to perform duties as scheduled. 
  • Attends all staff meetings and required agency meetings unless excused. 
  • Maintains a clean environment, adhering to best practices  
  • Other duties as requested by HSI Medical Director and senior leadership team  
  • Ensures to Review LVN/LTP documentation and builds LVN and RN understanding of IMS services.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

 

SUCCESS COMPETENCIES FOR POSITION:  (Competencies required to effectively perform the job)

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:  (Knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the job)

Interpersonal communication  Motivating others  Written communication  Honesty/integrity  Problem Solving  Developing others  Vision/planning  Creativity/innovation  Conflict resolution  Delegation  Valuing Diversity  Must have current NP-PA Licenses with State of CA

Ability to problem solve quickly.  Ability to interface with community members, CBO’s Funders ED, Medical Staff, and all referral sources in a positive manner.  Ability to balance the leadership needed to move forward and the compassion to facilitate the needs of Clients and Staff  Ability to recognize stress factors in a crisis environment and find creative inexpensive ways to reduce them.  Ability to control emotions in situations of conflict.  Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.  Ability to process and develop appropriate conclusions.  Needs to be able to work in stressful situations where information is needed in a short period of time.  Knowledge of best clinical practices   Microsoft Office, including word PowerPoint, Excel.

QUALIFICATIONS: (education and work experience)

• NP PA License for state of California 
• Not required but preferred 6 month to 1 year of substance use disorder, mental health, or similar. 
• CPR current or able to obtain first month of hire. 

Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part time employees over 20 hours per week.

• 100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage. 
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

Salary:  $140K-$150K/ Annually depending on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.

 

Powered by JazzHR