Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Key Job Details Pennsylvania Healthcare Opportunity
  • Setting: Inpatient drug/alcohol detox and residential treatment facility
  • Employment Type: Locum tenens (contract/part-time)
  • Duration: 13 weeks with option to extend
  • Shifts per Week: 3
  • Shift Duration: 1 2 hours per day
  • Hours per Week: Approximately 6 (may vary based on patient intake)
  • Start Date: September 22, 2025
  • Schedule: Flexible daytime hours; occasional weekend or virtual coverage may be needed
Nurse Practitioner Qualifications
  • Active Nurse Practitioner license in Pennsylvania
  • DEA and NPI numbers required
  • BLS/ACLS certification
  • Minimum 1 2 years of clinical experience (no new grads)
  • Experience in addiction medicine, detox, or behavioral health settings preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Proficiency with EMR systems (Kipu experience a plus)
Healthcare Job Responsibilities
  • Conduct initial wellness exams and health & physicals for new detox admissions
  • Review and finalize detox orders; manage medication protocols for inpatient care
  • Perform weekly follow-up visits for patients in residential treatment
  • Respond to patient sick calls and collaborate with nursing staff for ongoing clinical support
  • Provide orders for admissions and address emergent needs as reported by nursing staff
  • Document all patient interactions and care plans in the EMR system
  • Participate in occasional virtual check-ins as needed
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