Nurse Practitioner

Job Title

Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides on-site medical and clinical care to patients undergoing detoxification services. The NP is responsible for patient assessment, implementation of detox protocols, coordination with the Medical Director, and day-to-day clinical decision-making to ensure patient safety, compliance, and quality of care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including substance use history, medical history, and withdrawal risk
• Monitor and manage withdrawal using approved protocols (e.g., CIWA, COWS)
• Order, adjust, and discontinue medications in accordance with scope of practice and Medical Director–approved standing orders
• Respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate clinical interventions
• Determine need for escalation of care, transfer, or physician consultation
  
  
  

Medical Coordination

• Work collaboratively with the Medical Director to implement detox protocols and treatment plans
• Communicate clinically relevant patient updates to the Medical Director as required
• Ensure all care is delivered within approved medical policies and procedures
  
  
  

Nursing & Clinical Oversight (Operational, not administrative)

• Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff during shifts
• Serve as the on-site clinical resource for complex or high-acuity cases
• Ensure nursing care aligns with medical orders and protocols
• Participate in shift handoffs and clinical rounds as needed
  
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
• Ensure medical records meet regulatory, accreditation, and payer standards
• Participate in audits, chart reviews, and quality improvement activities
• Adhere to all state, federal, and facility regulations governing detox services
  
  
  

Safety & Quality

• Promote patient safety and infection control standards
• Participate in incident review and clinical risk mitigation
• Support a structured, compliant, and patient-centered detox environment
  
  
  

Schedule & Coverage

• Full-time, on-site clinical role
• May include weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities as required by program operations
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the operating state
• National NP certification (FNP, AGNP, or equivalent)
• DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience in detox, addiction medicine, acute care, or behavioral health
• Strong knowledge of withdrawal management and medication protocols
  
  
  

Preferred

• Prior experience in medical detox or residential treatment settings
• Familiarity with CIWA, COWS, and polysubstance withdrawal
• Experience working under physician-led protocol models
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment in fast-changing medical situations
• Clear, professional communication with physicians and nursing staff
• Comfort operating as the on-site clinical authority
• High attention to documentation and regulatory compliance