Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient

Longleaf Hospital, a 140-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing emotional, behavioral, or substance use disorders. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor to optimize patient outcomes.

Clinical Setting

Longleaf Hospital is an inpatient behavioral health facility serving adolescents, adults, and seniors. The hospital provides treatment through multi-disciplinary programs in a therapeutic, confidential, and safe environment, with a focus on high-quality medical and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and annual history and physical evaluations
• Assess patient eligibility for treatment and evaluate patients' history of opioid dependence
• Order appropriate laboratory studies, review results, and provide necessary education, referral, and follow-up services
• Monitor treatment plans of high-risk patients
• Prescribe medication for substance abuse treatment according to patient need and state regulations
• Consult and collaborate with the Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner guidelines
• Report and document significant patient issues and adverse events
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the healthcare team
• Collaborate with the Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory standards, and clinic policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Louisiana
• DEA license
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards

Schedule and Compensation

• PRN position, 0-20 hours per week
• Compensation: $1,000 on average per weekday (DOE)
• On-call requirement: 1 weekend per month at $1,500 per day

Location

Longleaf Hospital, 44 Versailles Boulevard, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303