Title:Nurse Practitioner P/T ID:5650-4 Department:Outpatient Location:Patchogue Description Part-Time Position Available Flexible Schedule | 1–2 Days per Week | Monday–Friday Hourly Rate: $75.00 – $80.00MAIN FUNCTION: + To provide medical care of the patient while at Seafield Center and to ensure all newly admitted patients are medically stable for admission and participation in our programs. + Use information systems access as assigned, when applicable. + This position is classified as “Essential” for emergency closure purposes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Performs physical examination and mental status evaluation of each patient admitted. + Upon admission, or within 24 hours of admission, provides an admitting or tentative diagnosis that becomes part of the client’s record. + Writes initial orders for care of each patient upon admission. + Perform reexamination and treatment of each patient pertinent to physical and mental complaints, ranging from supportive reassurance to specific treatment of existing physical illness. + Consults with outside physicians or dentists as needed. + Adjusts medications daily when indicated. + Meets with patients prior to discharge to review medical status and to make appropriate referrals. + Consults with family as to care, management and health of the patient when indicated. + Ensures that the patient is informed of his/her rights either by direct information or through a designee. + Ensures all consents are signed for medical treatment. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: At least one year substance use disorders treatment experience. A physician, either M.D. or D.O, or PA or NP who is licensed to practice in the state of New York. A.S.A.M. membership encouraged but not required.