Position: Certified Nurse Practitioner Position Status: Full Time Department: TCC Health Location: Portsmouth and Franklin Furnace Job Summary The Certified Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing direct health care services to patients in collaboration with the consulting physician. Essential Functions Essential functions are duties which are essential or primary to the position or the reason the position exists. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The Certified Nurse Practitioner performs an integral role in carrying out the mission of The Counseling Center by performing the following duties. Patient Care Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments. Develops the patient plan of care within clinical nursing practice and medical care protocols. Appropriately prescribes medications as indicated. Evaluates outcomes of care delivered to patients and initiates changes in the plan of care accordingly. Assumes accountability for patient care in making decisions, delegating tasks, and maintaining a comfortable environment for the patient. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of drug testing and background check. Our mission is to improve the lives of our clients and our community. We work to heal their mind and body, to inspire and to provide excellent service in alcohol and drug addiction treatment, primary healthcare, recovery support, case management, behavioral health and vocational development, and to be a resource to all members of the community for outreach, prevention, education and advocacy. Consistent with our mission, sustained sobriety is a minimum qualification for all positions.