Medical Nurse Practitioner - Sign-On Bonus!

High Point & SEMCOA•New Bedford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. With programs across Southeastern Massachusetts, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. We also support survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. Our core belief is in the inherent goodness, worth, and dignity of every individual, and our mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve personal change and enhance their quality of life.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted, active, and complete graduate professional nurse and nurse practitioner registration in Massachusetts.
Obtain certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Be compassionate, sensitive, and possess strong reasoning and thinking skills.
Possess strong computer skills, including experience with electronic health records.
Appropriate history and physical assessment of patients.
Follows accepted management guidelines/standards of care.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA Regulations.
Pharmacological knowledge/appropriate ordering of therapeutics, medication management and medication assisted therapy.
Applies evidence-based medicine to clinical decisions.
Complies with prescriptive monitoring for Schedule II controlled substances, and review by the supervising or covering physician.
Overall integration of clinical information into treatment planning.
Demonstrates ability to administer injections with proper technique.
Diagnose patients who present with acute and/or chronic illness based upon the patient's history and physical exam.
Acts independently with minimal supervision and seeks out consultation as needed to provide optimal care.
Treats patients with respect and dignity, protecting their confidentiality.
Interacts harmoniously with peers.
Uses supervision experience to improve job performance.
Possesses good oral and written skills.
Communicates with tact and diplomacy.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Adapts to temporary or permanent changes in job responsibilities.
Handles crisis situations appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Attend conferences and trainings that reflect clinic practice.
Transfers information to another provider when necessary.
Effectively prioritizes workload.
Possesses good time management skills.
Is reliable and punctual in reporting to work.
Meet performance/management objectives for current period.
Is proactive in ensuring a safe work environment and effectively models compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and inpatient care to patients experiencing changes or decline in mental status, or with chronic or urgent medical conditions.
Work independently with other medical team members, with specific responsibilities delegated by the Chief of Medical Services.
Participate in an interdisciplinary team to provide patient care.
Perform medical evaluations, risk factor assessment and analysis.
Order therapeutic and diagnostic tests.
Attend consultations and appointments.
Prescribe medications in accordance with clinic policy, formulary, and state regulations.
Consult with physicians on cases exceeding the scope of an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Document all relevant patient data in the electronic medical record and case presentations.
Ensure effective communication with other health professionals for optimal clinic service delivery.
Provide consultation to program staff to enhance overall quality service delivery.