Medical Nurse Practitioner
Program & Location : Meadowbrook Campus, Brockton
Education & Licensure : Graduate professional nurse, nurse practitioner Massachusetts registration unrestricted, current, complete, & active required
Salary : $70 / hr-$95 / hr (Experience & education dependent)
Status : Per Diem
About Us
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Advanced Practice Nurse with appropriate graduate degree in nursing
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) or similar regulatory body recognized by the Board of Nursing in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The APN must have a valid RN / NP / APN license alongwith MA Controlled Substance and federal Drug Enforcement Agency Registrations
Knowledgeable in the area of internal / family medicine as well as in the fields of chemicaldependencies and psychiatric illness
3 to 5 years of current advanced practice in a primary care or specialty clinical environmentCARN-AP board certified is preferred, but not requiredREQUIREMENTS :
Demonstrates ability to practice evidence based primary medical care for acute, chronic, and urgent health care issuesDemonstrates ability to work with the alcoholic / chemically dependent population as well as the mental health populationWill participate in the training of staff membersPractices collaboratively with nurse practitioners, physicians, nurses, therapists and the Medical Director of the Primary Care ClinicCertification in the HPTC approved de-escalation programCertification in CPR / BLS trainingScreening for TB and other communicable diseases annuallyCompletes all HPTC required trainingMaintains malpractice insuranceMust present as professional and courteous at all times both internally and externally in accordance with the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for NursesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProblem solving abilitiesBasic computer skill to include familiarity with electronic health recordsBoundary and limit setting skillsAbility to manage medical and / or psychiatric emergenciesRESPONSIBILITIES :
Provides evidence-based primary medical care to clients with acute, chronic, and urgent health care needsCompliance with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part II, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAAComplies with all Federal HIPAA regulationsMeets with collaborating physician as outlined in the HPTC MD / ANP CollaborativeAgreement and as mandated by lawEnsures training for all staff as neededCollects and enters data needed for various reportsConsults with Director of Admissions, Intake Coordinator, Inpatient Units, Residential Programs, other HPTC staff and programs, and Courts as requiredMaintains professional relationships with DPH, Courts, DCF, DYS and other outside collateralsOn-going participation in marketing and community relations as requiredResponsible for overall care of patients by ensuring evidence-based best practices are adhered toRemains informed of current information concerning HPTC policies / proceduresAttends mandatory trainings and meetings as assignedOther duties as assigned by the VP / COO of Outpatient Services to ensure safe and appropriate operation of the facilityBenefits
403b - RetirementPMLAEmployee Assistance ProgramBonuses & ReferralEducation days to use towards CEU'sFree meals at select programs and when availableUnmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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