Certified Nurse Practitioner - Akron

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

• Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:
• Reviews and approves job descriptions related to employees who provide health care services to clients. Coordinates all changes with Human Resources Department.
• Conducts physical examinations of clients and interprets their medical histories.
• 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 physicians 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.
• Works with clients’ families as necessary.
• Assess the quality of care rendered.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her position control.

Schedule: Full-time- Dayshift

Pay Range: $104,000.00- $145,600.00

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 chemical dependency, 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, and 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.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.