Nurse Practitioner**

Company: Community Medical Services
Location: Lima
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Shift: Monday- Friday 5:15am-1:30pmCommunity Medical Services (CMS) is hiring immediately a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether performing physical exams and assessments or prescribing and managing patient methadone treatment plans, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone beginning their recovery journey with us.As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, youll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.Along the way, well invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that includes:Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings accountShort and long-term disability insuranceLife insurancePaid sick, vacation, and holiday time401K retirement plan with matchTuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellnessOngoing professional developmentWere looking for someone who:Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctors office or behavioral health clinic.Enjoys a consistent, full-time schedule.Has experience working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.To thrive in this role, you must be able to:Bring sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent.Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication.Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws.Maintain responsibility for patients case management, including chronic health problems, health conditions, and prescription medication management.Accurately complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record.Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care.Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients healthcare needs are met.Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.Requirements:Qualifications:Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employmentCPR Certification RequiredFirst Aid Certification RequiredClinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferredExperience documenting into an electronic medical recordAbility to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test#DRPANPAbout Community Medical ServicesCommunity Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in eleven states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.Our CommitmentWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Other ConditionsPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.by Jobble

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