Medical Nurse Practitioner

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