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Part Time / PRN Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity Fairlawn, NJ Coleman Addiction Medicine is an innovative physician-owned practice, providing advanced withdrawal management services to those addicted to opioids and alcohol. Our unique approach, coupled with aftercare and naltrexone therapy, has helped thousands of people free themselves from addiction to opioids, including prescription medications, heroin, fentanyl, Suboxone®/buprenorphine products and methadone, in addition to alcohol. The Coleman Method was originally developed in Richmond, VA in 1998, and is now available at a network spanning 14 cities across the United States. Coleman Addiction Medicine has opened a new practice in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. We are searching for a dynamic and experienced part time / PRN Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant. Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician. Essential Roles and Responsibilities Patient/Client Care Examines patient and performs comprehensive physical examination. Compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Refers to physician as needed. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviation from normal Prescribes medications following strict protocols established by contractual agreements Confers with patient’s private physician(s) as needed Counsels patients and helps them understand their limitations and abilities Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients and staff Serves as a clinic in-service resource Oversees the continuum of care process for their patients Provides patient education specific to various disease processes Maintains patient, employee, and computer confidentiality Administrative Responsibilities Participates in monthly staff meetings Reviews new policy and procedures as they are presented Participation in the Performance Improvement Process Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, in addition to the standards required by Board of Health and OSHA Must maintain current BCLS certification Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program Current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiner and/or Board of Nursing to perform medical acts Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of employment/practice Current certificate of basic life support by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross At least one year experience within the last 3 years as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a related primary care/ambulatory care setting PI119327326