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Nurse Practitioner
Company: Recovery Centers of America
Location: 5034 Atlantic Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ
Pay: From $155,000 per year
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Position Type: Full-Time
Make a meaningful impact every day. Join our team as a Nurse Practitioner and help deliver exceptional, compassionate care to patients on their recovery journey.
About the Role
Under the supervision of the Medical Director and Associate Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management. You will work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
This role is ideal for an advanced-practice clinician who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial history and physical examinations, along with periodic medical assessments.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, etc.).
- Prescribe medications (with appropriate credentials) and recommend detoxification protocols.
- Document assessments, examinations, and patient progress using dictation and EMR systems.
- Assess physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial health status.
- Create and update treatment plans based on patient progress.
- Collaborate closely with nursing, counseling staff, dietitians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in patient care planning, psychiatric evaluation scheduling, and discharge planning.
- Identify patient issues related to health, psychiatric status, and diagnostic findings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of CPI techniques and ensure patient safety (fall prevention, skin integrity, etc.).
- Lead, mentor, and inspire clinical staff to uphold the organization's mission and deliver exceptional care.
Qualifications
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse Practitioner required.
- Certification as an NP (FNP-BC, FNP-C, AGNP, AGPCNP-BC, etc.) required.
- Active DEA (and CDS where required).
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing preferred.
- CPR/BLS certification (or completion during orientation).
- 5-7 years of nursing experience, with 5 years in substance abuse treatment strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of detox protocols, addiction disorders, DSM criteria, ASAM levels of care, and co-occurring conditions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform CLIA-waived testing and safely prescribe/monitor medications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.
What We're Looking For
- A compassionate, skilled clinician who communicates clearly and collaborates effectively.
- A leader who inspires, motivates, and develops high-performing teams.
- A practitioner committed to ongoing learning, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
- A professional who builds strong therapeutic relationships and delivers care aligned with our mission and vision.
Why Join Us?
As a Family Nurse Practitioner here, you become part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence-where your expertise truly makes a difference.
Why Recovery Centers of America?
At RCA, we are dedicated to transforming lives and providing world-class addiction treatment. As a Clinical Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of both patients and staff. You will work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your leadership will drive positive outcomes for everyone involved.
Apply Today and Make a Difference in Recovery!
A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.
Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.