Medical Nurse Practitioner

Medical Nurse Practitioner Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.