Medical Nurse Practitioner - Sign on Bonus Eligible!

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•Hyannis, MA

6d•$145,600 - $197,600•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. Its programs throughout Southeastern Massachusetts provide inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based substance use and mental health services, as well as support for survivors of abuse and violence and families experiencing homelessness. The Medical Nurse Practitioner provides outpatient and inpatient care to patients with changes or declines in mental status and chronic or urgent medical conditions. The role works independently with other members of the medical team, participates in interdisciplinary patient care, conducts medical evaluations and risk assessments, orders therapeutic and diagnostic tests, and attends consultations and appointments. The practitioner prescribes medications in accordance with clinic policy, the formulary, and state regulations, and consults physicians on cases beyond the practitioner’s qualifications. The position documents patient information in the electronic medical record and case presentations, supports communication among health professionals, and consults with program staff to enhance the quality of clinic services. The practitioner applies accepted standards of care and evidence-based medicine, maintains HIPAA compliance, manages medications including medication-assisted therapy, administers injections, diagnoses acute and chronic illness, and works independently with minimal supervision while seeking consultation as needed. The position is full-time at the High Point Inpatient Campus in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The posted annual salary range is $145,600–$197,600, depending on experience, education, and licensure. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Possess and maintain current, complete, active, and unrestricted Massachusetts graduate professional nurse and nurse practitioner registration.
Obtain certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Be compassionate and sensitive, with strong reasoning and thinking skills.
Have strong computer skills, including experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and inpatient care to patients experiencing changes or declines in mental status and chronic or urgent medical conditions.
Work independently with other members of the medical team, with specific responsibilities assigned by the Chief of Medical Services.
Participate in an interdisciplinary team providing patient care.
Perform medical evaluations and risk-factor assessments; order therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend consultations and appointments.
Prescribe medications in accordance with clinic policy, the formulary, and relevant state regulations.
Consult physicians on cases beyond the scope of the Advanced Practice Nurse’s qualifications.
Enter relevant patient data in the electronic medical record and prepare case presentations.
Ensure effective communication with other health professionals to support delivery of clinic services.
Provide consultation to program staff to enhance the quality of clinic service delivery.
Assess patients, follow accepted management guidelines and standards of care, and apply evidence-based medicine to clinical decisions.
Manage medications and therapeutics, including medication-assisted therapy, and comply with Schedule II controlled-substance monitoring and review requirements.
Integrate clinical information into treatment planning, administer injections using proper technique, and diagnose acute and chronic illness based on patient history and physical examination.
Attend conferences and trainings relevant to clinic practice and transfer information to another provider when necessary.
Prioritize workload, manage time effectively, meet performance objectives, and report to work reliably and punctually.
Promote a safe work environment and model compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Treat patients with respect and dignity while protecting confidentiality; work harmoniously with peers; and communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
Use supervision to improve job performance, solve problems, adapt to changes in responsibilities, and handle crisis situations appropriately.