IMS NURSE PRACTITIONER
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join McAlister Institute as a Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine, Loan Forgiveness in United States. Description Join McAlister Institute, a 48-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community. The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) Nurse Practitioner plays a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate medical care to individuals undergoing detoxification, treatment, and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Uphold and promote the mission, philosophy, values, and direction of McAlister Institute.
- Work closely with the Associate Director of IMS to align services with program goals.
- Complete medical assessments, histories, and physical exams for all admissions.
- Monitor health status and oversee self-administered medications via eMAR.
Requirements
- related factors, and other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal anti
- B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment
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Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $135K - $146K
- 12 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with McAlister Institute in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates IMS NURSE PRACTITIONER at McAlister Institute a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at McAlister Institute is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Compensation Analysis
McAlister Institute lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $135k to $146k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in San Diego, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($135k–$146k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Addiction medicine, Withdrawal management, MAT, Clinical assessment, Medical documentation, Psychotropic medication management, Patient education, Trauma-informed care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner oversees clinical services within the Incidental Medical Services program, including conducting medical assessments and managing withdrawal protocols. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, client-centered care while ensuring compliance with state...
Benefits package: 13 Paid Holidays, 12 Vacation Days, Paid Sick Leave, PSLF Eligible, 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% Employer Match, Health Insurance, EAP, Bilingual Preferred. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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