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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Wellpath · Joliet, Illinois, United States

OtherOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipHospitals and Health Care
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In short

The Nurse Practitioner provides medical services including patient examinations, diagnosis of opioid dependence, and the development of treatment plans. They also collaborate with the clinical team, provide staff training, and maintain accurate medical documentation.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Nurse Practitioner licensureAdvanced degree in Nurse Practitioner programAccredited School of Nursing graduate2 years Nurse Practitioner experienceCPR certification

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Medication assisted treatment

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold a current state license. A minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner and current CPR certification are required.

About the employer

Wellpath

Our mission is to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration and innovation.

NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Join our Wellpath family and make a difference every day by providing care to society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, we get it, it is ours too. This is your moment not only to advance your career but to join a mission that aligns with your own. We are Wellpath. We are the right people, striving to do the right thing. We will continue to create healthier communities — wherever we go, wherever we grow — one patient at a time.

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“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan Wellpath is the premier provider of localized, high-quality, compassionate care to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Wellpath holds patients at the center of everything we do and promotes rigorous standards of care and innovation. With more than 8,000 clinicians and professionals in 37 states across the U.S., Wellpath provides medical and mental healthcare services for over 200,000 patients daily in local, state, and federal correctional facilities. Learn more at https://wellpathcare.com

INDUSTRY
Hospitals and Health Care
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
2003
HEADQUARTERS
Franklin, Tennessee
SIZE
5,001-10,000on LinkedIn
OFFICES
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Questions about this role

Is this Wellpath role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunities Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

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You Matter

  • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
  • Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
  • Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports

  • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
  • Autonomy in a warm team environment
  • Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

  • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Nurse Practitioner Hourly MAT provides a full range of medical services for patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and state guidelines. The role examines referred patients, performs medical histories and physical examinations, determines diagnoses and opioid dependence, reviews treatment plans, and prescribes planned regimens of patient care. The position assesses coexisting medical and psychiatric disorders, makes appropriate referrals, and collaborates with the treatment team regarding patient care. The Nurse Practitioner provides support and training to medical staff, responds to urgent and emergency situations, and prepares required reports and clinical documentation. The role maintains patient confidentiality and follows applicable treatment policies, regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Examine referred patients, perform medical histories and physical exams, determine diagnoses and opioid dependence, review treatment plans, and prescribe appropriate patient care regimens.
  • Assess coexisting medical and psychiatric disorders, make appropriate referrals, utilize available in-house resources, and discuss and analyze cases with the treatment team.
  • Maintain professional standards and follow treatment policies, applicable regulations, accreditation standards, formulary requirements, confidentiality practices, and Universal or Standard Precautions.
  • Provide support and training to medical staff, attend case conferences and staff meetings/training, respond to health emergencies, and provide input to facility committees as requested.
  • Maintain appropriate clinical documentation, prepare and review records and reports, and communicate concerns regarding referrals or necessary nursing and medical interventions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Experience

  • 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner

Licenses/Certifications

  • Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment
  • Must have and maintain current CPR certification

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact ADARequests@wellpath.us

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