Nurse Practitioner

New Directions Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our federally and state-licensed drug and alcohol treatment facility. Working under the direction of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical care and ongoing medical oversight for patients receiving treatment for opioid use disorder.

Treatment services include Methadone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for evaluating patients, monitoring treatment progress, overseeing medication management, and maintaining accurate and timely medical records and documentation. This individual will play an important role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care while supporting patients throughout their recovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, conduct clinical assessments, and provide ongoing medical care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Provide clinical oversight and medication management for patients receiving methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, and other approved treatments within the scope of practice. In addition to administering Sublocade and Brixadi injections.
• Monitor patients' progress, response to treatment, and potential medication-related concerns.
• Complete accurate and timely patient charting, clinical notes, and required medical documentation.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with organizational policies and applicable requirements.
• Maintain professional standards and adhere to organizational treatment policies, as well as all applicable federal and Pennsylvania state laws and regulations.
• Protect patient confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards.
• Support a respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental treatment environment.
  

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, Nurse Practitioner license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must maintain appropriate prescriptive authority and meet all applicable requirements for the position.
• Experience or training in treating patients with opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders preferred.
• Must have no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for at least three years prior to employment.
• Must obtain and maintain required Pennsylvania clearances, including Act 33/34 clearances and Act 73 FBI clearance, as applicable to the position.
• Must demonstrate strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to providing compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care.
  

Schedule and Benefits

• Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM ET, with occasional Fridays as needed.
• 32 hours per week, considered full-time with benefits.
• Starting at $60.00 per hour, with higher compensation offered based on experience and qualifications.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional employee benefits.

New Directions Healthcare is a fully licensed State and Federal Substance Abuse Treatment clinic in Erie, Pennsylvania. New Directions Healthcare's purpose is to provide a positive difference every day in the lives of people with an opioid addiction utilizing medication, counseling, and life skills development. New Directions Healthcare has been awarded to be a Centers of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder (COE) facility.