MAIN FUNCTION:

• To provide medical care of the client at Seafield Center/Seafield Services and to ensure all newly admitted patients are medically acceptable for admission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs physical examination and mental status evaluation of each client admitted.
• Upon admission, or within 24 hours of admission, provides an admitting or tentative diagnosis which becomes part of the client’s record.
• Writes initial orders for care of each client upon admission.
• Perform reexamination and treatment of each client 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 where indicated.
• Meets with clients prior to discharge to review medical status and to make appropriate referrals.
• Consults with family as to care, management and health of the client where indicated.
• Ensures that client is informed of his rights either by direct information or through designee.
• Ensures all consents are signed for medical treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year alcoholism/substance abuse treatment experience.  Nurse Practitioner who is licensed to practice in the State of New York.  Must have X designation on DEA number.  A.S.A.M. membership encouraged.