Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) - Department 401

Bridgewell • Lowell, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner! You will provide diagnostic medication assessments and ongoing medication management services to individuals with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities in an outpatient setting. You will also be part of a dedicated team of professionals who work to make a difference.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (40 Hours)

Requirements

• Currently registered by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
• Achieved a master's degree in nursing from an accredited National League of Nursing graduate school
• Two years of full-time supervised clinical experience in a multi-disciplinary mental health setting (can include practicum time!)
• Specialty, experience, or interest in working with individuals with developmental or psychiatric disabilities
• You have a Federal DEA number and an MA prescriber registration number for prescribing privileges.
• Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic intakes, treatment plans, notes, goals, and objectives.
• Prescribe medication under the supervision of the Medical Director/Psychiatrist.
• Assess and review medication regimen with the patient, guardian(s), team members, and other care providers/advocates.
• Provide medication monitoring for referral to MD for follow-up and consultation.
• Provide medical assistance and assessment on a consultative and emergency basis.
• Process clinical inquiries, i.e. prescription renewals, and laboratory requests.
• Provide individual and family case consultation.
• Maintain client records according to regulatory standards.
• Attend and participate in assigned case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and utilization reviews.
• Attend scheduled clinical team meetings.
• Provide in-service training as needed.
• Comply with all applicable nursing protocols, regulations, and licensing standards.
• On-call responsibilities as needed.
• Facilitate referrals to other agencies/vendors when appropriate.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level