Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner

WHO WE ARE:

The Wood County Criminal Justice Department has great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a shared goal across all departments.

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits, including:

*Health Insurance – we offer low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!
*Dental Insurance
*Vision Insurance
*Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – This is one of the best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.!
*457 deferred compensation plan
*Vacation and Sick Time – Start accruing for both on your first day!
*10 Paid Holidays
*Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
*Life Insurance
*Short and Long-Term Disability
*Wellness Incentive Plan
*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Wage: $60/hr

GENERAL FUNCTION
The Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner is a skilled member of the justice involved care team
who provides medical and educational services to individuals according to the State of Wisconsin
regulations, and within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner License in the State of Wisconsin.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Obtains addiction medicine focused medical history and physical data to ensure accurate
patient records.
2. Performs appropriate physical examinations and records findings in patient records.
3. Interprets data to determine and order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
4. Synthesizes data to establish a diagnosis and treatment plan.
5. Provides appropriate information to individuals and their identified care team concerning
medications, plan of care, and treatment regimes.
6. Works collaboratively with care team members to ensure complete delivery of prescribed
care.
7. Arranges appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and facilities as necessary.
8. Provides health education to individuals and their care team about ways to improve, promote,
and maintain their health status, including but not limited to information on disease/disease
processes, self-care practices, and positive choices.
9. Maintains accurate records, medication lists, and documentation of care and follow-up for
administrative purposes and reimbursement of services.
10. Adheres to the drug formulary used by the practice to be compliant with agreement.
11. Identifies barriers to patient care flow or delivery and assists in formulating corrective action.
12. Oversees and intervenes with clinical issues and supports/directs triage by clinical staff
when necessary.
13. Demonstrates responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of resources
to ensure timely completion of duties and to promote financial viability.
14. Follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in
order to ensure a safe environment.
15. Serves as the primary care practitioner to assigned patients and acts as a primary care
Consultant to other health practitioners.
16. Completes history and physical examinations, performs differential diagnostic assessments,
treatment interventions, preventative health screenings, and patient education.
17. Provides recommendations for post-release primary care and participates in care
coordination with community-based care providers.
18. Provides necessary information to care team regarding addictive disorders and co-occurring
or co-morbidity health concerns.
19. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices.
20. Works closely with other care team and corrections personnel to ensure that each treatment
modality is appropriate for the individual in addition to working with other medical providers,
emergency room medical staff, hospital staff, and community partners.
21. Develops and/or participates in the development of patient education materials and
recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
22. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
23. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills,
Knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
24. Responsible to know and practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner.
25. Must be familiar with and exemplify the Wood County Core Values and serve with courtesy and respect in accordance with the Wood County Code of Conduct.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Will direct and coordinate crisis medical/clinical addiction services to specified individuals
within the Wood County Jail. This includes crisis intervention, assessment, differential diagnosis, crisis treatment planning, medication assisted treatment management, engagement, family interventions, medication assisted treatment inductions, patient education, risk assessment, and discharge planning.
2. Prepares prescription orders for medications and controlled substances.
3. Triages jail staff telephone calls and troubleshoots questions to ease concerns of the
individual and corrections staff.
4. Actively participates in selected committee activities.
5. Engages and staffs with the Medication Assisted Recovery Program, Wood County Adult Drug Treatment Court, and other criminal justice programming as needed.
6. Participants in ongoing training activities related to addiction, recovery, and medical care.
7. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

​EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s Degree in Nursing and certification in Addiction Nursing is required. Two years of Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner experience. Experience with prescribing medication assisted treatment medications, specifically buprenorphine and naltrexone containing products. One year in addiction medicine team-based care specialty, preferred. The following licensures(s), certification(s), etc., are required for this position: Current Wisconsin RN Licensure, Nurse Practitioner Certification by a national certifying body. Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA). Basic everyday living skills, including the ability to understand and follow directions (such as statutory requirements, etc.), and reading and writing is necessary. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with individuals and groups. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Common business office machines used: computer equipment, telephone, calculator, copy machine and FAX machine.

AA/EEO

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Deadline Note: Position will remain open until filled.