Inpatient Detox Clinic
Updated 11/06/25
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Addiction Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
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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