Medical Nurse Practitioner

High Point Treatment Center • New Bedford, MA • 1d ago

Medical Nurse Practitioner Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for
providing outpatient and inpatient care to patients showing a change or
decline in mental status, chronic or urgent medical conditions Work
independently with other members of the medical team, with entitlements
to specific responsibilities by the Chief of Medical Services Take part
in an interdisciplinary team that provides care to patients Perform
medical evaluations, risk factor assessment and analysis, ordering of
therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend to consultations and
appointments Prescribe medications following the clinic?s policy,
formulary and relevant regulations of the State Consult with physicians
on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of Advanced Practice
Nurse Put all relevant patient data in electronic medical record and
case presentations Ensure smooth communication with other health
professionals for effective delivering of clinic service to patients
Provide consultation to the program staff which enhances overall quality
service delivery of the clinic Medical Nurse Practitioner Qualifications
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) Be compassionate, sensitive, and possess
strong reasoning and thinking skills Possess strong computer skills,
including the electronic health record Medical Nurse Practitioner
Competencies Job Knowledge 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. Quality of Work and Productivity 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 Personal 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

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