Lead Nurse Practitioner (APRN or PMHNP)

The role

The Lead Nurse Practitioner provides medical and administrative direction to subordinate staff in inpatient and outpatient settings. This role involves direct patient care including diagnostic assessment, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.

What you will do

• Supports medical and psychiatric providers with questions and escalations
• Monitors and approves documentation for providers in market
• Implements protocols and standardized procedures
• Provides advanced provider services consistent with ethical guidelines
• Performs medication evaluation, initiation, and short-term management
• Orders and interprets lab tests
• Consults with physicians regarding medical care and disease prevention
• Engages in case management and the education process
• Participates in patient treatment planning and implementation
• Oversees and participates in quality assurance and compliance activities

Required qualifications

• Master’s Degree with specialty from an accredited program
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Advanced Practice Provider in the state where services are rendered
• Prescriptive privileges at hire and for the entire duration of employment
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/APRN/FNP OR Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/PMHNP
• 2+ years of Provider experience
• Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
• Valid National Provider Identification (NPI) number
• Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to hold strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients
• Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

Nice to have

• 1+ year of leadership experience
• 1+ year inpatient residential experience
• KIPU

Benefits

• Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s)
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
• 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

About the company

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC is a behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders and mental health treatment for adolescents.