Certified Nurse Practitioner - Akron

- Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

- Reviews and approves job descriptions related to employees who provide health care services to clients. Coordinates all changes with Human Resources Department.

- Conducts physical examinations of clients and interprets their medical histories.

- Orders medical tests for clients and performs diagnostic tests, screening evaluations, and procedures.

- Educates clients about preventative care and prescribed treatments.

- Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of clients.

- Collaborates with employees to identify clients' needs and helps develop plans to meet those needs.

- Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her position control.

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program. Current approval by the joint Medical Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts. Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the state.

Three (3) years chemical dependency, institutional and/or emergency room experience preferred. Must have a favorable attitude regarding the disease concept of addiction. Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, and outside contacts, and a diverse client population.