Nurse Practitioner (Addiction Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Addiction Medicine)
• Setting: Outpatient OTP (Adults)
• Schedule: Part-time, Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 7:00am–1:00pm
• Location: Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center, 3230 C Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99503
• Pay: $80 per hour

Description

You’ll provide advanced nursing care in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid program, conducting comprehensive evaluations, assessing eligibility, and prescribing medications as allowed by state regulation. Working with the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor, you’ll monitor high-risk patients, coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, and ensure high standards of compliance and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and annual history and physical evaluations; assess eligibility and opioid dependence history
• Order and review laboratory studies; provide education, referrals, and follow-up
• Monitor treatment plans for high-risk patients
• Prescribe medication for substance abuse treatment per patient needs and state regulation
• Consult and collaborate with the Medical Director to plan and implement care per Nurse Practitioner guidelines
• Report and document significant patient issues and adverse events
• Communicate pertinent information with the healthcare team
• Collaborate with the Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency
• Ensure program and employee activities comply with all laws and clinic legal compliance policies and standards of conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed to practice in Alaska
• DEA license
• Minimum 1 year experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner (preferred)
• Addiction recovery or behavioral health experience (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities) (preferred)
• Familiarity with MAT: methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards)
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for three years before employment

Benefits

• $80 per hour