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Oriana House

Certified Nurse Practitioner-Cleveland Diversion Center

Oriana House, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44103


Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

Evaluates clients including performing their History and Physical exam, reviewing lab results, and writing their admitting orders. Interprets clients' medical histories. Maintains adequate progress notes. Makes the appropriate medical and mental health referrals as needed. Orders medical tests for clients and performs diagnostic tests, screening evaluations, and procedures. Prescribes medication for clients. Educates clients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Confers with clients' private healthcare providers as needed. Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of clients. Collaborates with employees to identify clients' needs and helps develop plans to meet those needs. Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her position control. Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development. Serves as spokesperson for nursing matters and represents Oriana House with professional nursing and related organizations. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing services. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Monitors student nurses to provide an educational and meaningful learning experience. Continues professional training, stays current with professional developments, and maintains RN license and CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification. Approves the method of recording entries in medical records, the form and format of the records, and the procedures for their maintenance and safe keeping. Consults with the nursing staff to address any immediate medical needs and concerns of all Detox clients admitted or in the Admissions Unit.

Schedule:

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program. Current approval by the joint Medical Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts. Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the state.Three (3) years substance use disorder, institutional, and/or emergency room experience preferred.Must have a favorable attitude regarding the disease concept of addiction. Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.

Oriana House Recruiters may reach out to applicants via text messaging.

Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,

or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)