Medical Nurse Practitioner - Sign-On Bonus!
$145,600–$197,600 year
On-siteNew Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
New Bedford, Massachusetts, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$145,600–$197,600 yearLicense Or CertificationLarge
Part TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Provide outpatient and inpatient care to patients with changes in mental status, chronic conditions, or urgent medical needs. Perform medical evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic testing while prescribing medications per clinic policy. Collaborate with physicians on cases beyond your scope and contribute to interdisciplinary team care. Document all patient data in the electronic medical record and consult with program staff to enhance service delivery. Work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing workload and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted license in Massachusetts as a Nurse Practitioner
- Possess and maintain graduate professional nurse, and nurse practitioner registration in Massachusetts, which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and active
- Obtain certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Possess strong computer skills, including the electronic health record
Desired Qualifications
- Be compassionate, sensitive, and possess strong reasoning and thinking skills
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