What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - Addiction Medicine position at FIA NOW Employment Solutions?
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Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to provide evidence\-based care for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Candidates must have Pennsylvania prescribing authority and experience managing medications for addiction treatment.<\/span>
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Location: Allentown, PA<\/span>
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This flexible hybrid position combines virtual appointments with in\-office appointments and responsibilities.<\/span>
<\/p>Schedule and Work Arrangement<\/span>
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The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the selected Nurse Practitioner's availability and patient\-care needs.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nIn\-office days per week are required, as needed, for medication dispensing, injectable treatments, and other services requiring an in\-person visit.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nAppointments that do not require an in\-person visit may be conducted virtually.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nAll virtual services must comply with applicable telehealth, prescribing, documentation, and patient\-privacy requirements.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\n <\/ul>Compensation<\/span>
<\/h2>Compensation is based on completed patient appointments:<\/span>
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Induction appointments:<\/span> $95 hourly\-$110 hourly per completed 45\-minute appointment<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nFollow\-up and medication\-management appointments:<\/span> $35 hourly\-$40 hourly per completed 15\-minute appointment<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\n <\/ul>Final compensation within these ranges will be based on experience and qualifications.<\/span>
<\/p> Preferred Qualifications<\/span>
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National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult\-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric\-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nExperience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, primary care, or an integrated outpatient treatment setting.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nExperience treating patients with co\-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nExperience administering or managing injectable medications used in addiction treatment.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nCurrent Basic Life Support certification, if required by the practice setting.<\/span>
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<\/h2>Qualified Nurse Practitioners who are passionate about expanding access to evidence\-based addiction treatment and supporting patients throughout recovery are encouraged to apply.<\/span>
<\/p>Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.<\/span>
<\/p>Key Responsibilities<\/span>
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Conduct comprehensive medical histories, physical examinations, and substance\-use assessments.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nDiagnose and treat opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and related health conditions within the CRNP's authorized scope of practice.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nConduct patient induction appointments and develop individualized treatment plans.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nInitiate, prescribe, and monitor medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nConduct follow\-up and medication\-management appointments in person or virtually, as clinically appropriate.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nProvide in\-office support for medication dispensing and injectable treatments when needed and legally authorized.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nEvaluate treatment response, medication adherence, side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and risk of recurrence.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nOrder and interpret laboratory tests, toxicology screenings, and other clinically appropriate diagnostic studies.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nReview the Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program when required.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nEducate patients about their medications, overdose prevention, naloxone, harm reduction, recovery resources, and continuity of care.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nCollaborate with physicians, nurses, counselors, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and community resources.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nIdentify and respond appropriately to urgent medical, psychiatric, withdrawal\-related, or overdose risks.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nMaintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nComply with applicable federal and Pennsylvania laws, clinical standards, telehealth rules, prescribing requirements, and organizational policies.<\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>Required Qualifications<\/span>
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Current and unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nCurrent Pennsylvania CRNP certification in an appropriate clinical specialty.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nCurrent Pennsylvania prescriptive authority under an approved collaborative agreement, or the ability to establish and maintain the collaborative agreement required for the position.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nCurrent DEA registration appropriate to the medications prescribed in this role.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nClinical experience treating opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nExperience initiating and managing medications for addiction treatment.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nKnowledge of evidence\-based addiction treatment, harm\-reduction practices, overdose prevention, and recovery\-oriented care.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nStrong clinical assessment, diagnostic, medication\-management, communication, and documentation skills.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nAbility to provide appropriate clinical services through telehealth.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nAbility to work effectively with an interdisciplinary care team.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nCommitment to compassionate, respectful, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental patient care.<\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>This flexible hybrid position combines virtual appointments with in\-office appointments and responsibilities.<\/span>
<\/p>Schedule and Work Arrangement<\/span>
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The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the selected Nurse Practitioner's availability and patient\-care needs.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nIn\-office days per week are required, as needed, for medication dispensing, injectable treatments, and other services requiring an in\-person visit.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nAppointments that do not require an in\-person visit may be conducted virtually.<\/span>
<\/p><\/li>\nAll virtual services must comply with applicable telehealth, prescribing, documentation, and patient\-privacy requirements.<\/span>
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Salary : $95 - $110