Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for independent evaluation of Harris House patients assigned to his/her care; formulation of plan of medication management of these patients under guidance of the medical director and according to Harris House’s policies, procedures, and protocols; entering orders in the patient’s charts and conveying these orders to the nursing staff. This individual will also be responsible for the completeness of all aspects of the medical records – including any paper documentation and all entries into the electronic health record system.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that a medical evaluation, including a medical history and physical examination, has been performed at every patient’s admission.
• Ensure that appropriate laboratory studies have been ordered and performed, and results are reviewed and documented.
• Ensure that evidence of current physiological dependence, length of history addiction, or exceptions to criteria for admission are documented in the client’s record before they receive the initial medication.
• Collaborates with Medical Director, clinical and social service teams, and other medical providers.
• Presents medical forms to the Medical Director for their signature.
• Initiates referral for patients who have any medical needs.
• Participates in quality improvement and treatment team meetings.
• With compliance with the medical team, help administer annual CPR and TB requirements.
• Ensures compliance with State Regulations, CARF and HIPAA Standards.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of Nurse Practitioner program specific to psychiatry/mental health.
• 1 year as Nurse Practitioner treating substance use disorders.

• Current and unrestricted MO RN and APRN licenses
• Current MO DEA license
• Make sound judgment based on assessment and data available and act accordingly.
• Flexible, innovative, and work independently.
• Possess skills for computer usage and written and oral communication.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions or tasks
• Tolerance for unpredictable circumstances and usual stress of coping with the human nature of staff and patients.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours per shift).
• Frequent sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting.
• Manual dexterity to operate clinical equipment, use medical instruments, and handle small objects.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull patients or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs with or without assistance.
• Visual acuity to read medical records, monitor patient conditions, and interpret diagnostic results.
• Auditory ability to hear stethoscope readings, alarms, and patient communications.
• Capacity to respond quickly to emergency situations and perform tasks requiring physical stamina.
• Work is primarily performed in a clinical, hospital, or outpatient healthcare setting.
• Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other potentially hazardous materials, with appropriate protective equipment provided.
• May require working in proximity to patients experiencing pain, distress, or mental health crises.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, chemicals, and medical gases.
• Requires adherence to strict safety and infection control protocols.
• May involve irregular hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty.
• Potential for high-stress situations due to urgent or emergent patient care needs.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

Harris House is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with us.

When we hire, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.