CRNP, Virtual & Onsite, Pool-PRN Status
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with the ability to prescribe Buprenorphine and/or Methadone. This role offers flexibility for remote or onsite care, with availability needed on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. The CRNP will conduct physical assessments, manage treatment plans, and provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Perform psychiatric assessments, physical examinations, and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient needs
- Record clinical findings, formulate treatment plans, and establish prognosis based on patient condition
- Develop and submit individualized health care plans for periodic physician review
- Prescribe or recommend medications (including Buprenorphine and/or Methadone), therapies, and other treatments in accordance with scope of practice
- Refer patients to physicians or specialized health resources when appropriate
- Provide patient education, counseling, and follow-up care
- Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care
- Deliver formal staff in-service training as needed
- Participate in continuing education programs and required in-services
- Communicate and collaborate with outside laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and physician offices
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
- Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- DEA certification with authorization to prescribe Buprenorphine and/or Methadone
- Experience prescribing Buprenorphine required; Methadone experience preferred
- ANA certification preferred
- ASAM certification and ability to complete ASAM level of care assessments required
- Minimum of 2 years of psychiatric experience required
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in virtual or onsite settings
- Flexibility to provide care during evenings and weekends
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
- Ability to manage challenging patient interactions and remain calm in high-stress situations
- Capacity to work amidst distractions, interruptions, and varying opinions
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive motions with hands and fingers
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess patients, complete documentation, and communicate effectively
- Light physical activity most of the time (up to 20 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally); reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities