Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The MAT Nurse Practitioner (MAT NP) at Hudson County Correctional Facility delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders, with a specialized focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). This role combines advanced clinical responsibilities with addiction treatment expertise and is essential to improving health outcomes and continuity of care in the correctional setting. 24 hours a week.
The MAT NP works closely with a multidisciplinary team-including nursing, mental health, and security personnel-to assess, treat, and manage both general and addiction-related medical needs. This includes prescribing and monitoring MAT medications, performing physical and mental health evaluations, and coordinating comprehensive treatment plans for individuals with opioid use and other substance use disorders.
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