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Job description
Medical Nurse Practitioner - Sign-On Bonus!
Job Category : Management
Requisition Number : MEDIC
Posted : July 21, 2026
Part-Time
Locations
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New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
Description
Location: High Point Inpatient Campus - New Bedford, MA
Licensure: Current and unrestricted license in Massachusetts as a Nurse Practitioner
Pay Range: $145,600-$197,600 salaried annually depending on experience, education, and licensure
Sign on Bonus: $2,000
Status: Part Time
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 Southwestern 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.
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
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
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
High Point’s main objective is to ensure employees and their families lead fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide resources and support that help build and sustain physical, financial, and emotional well-being so employees can focus on what matters most.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts and dependent care accounts
Long-term and short-term disability
Life insurance
Paid vacation and time off
PFML
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses and referral incentives
Discounted auto, home, and renters’ insurance
Free courses to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
Company-paid CEU training with education days
Free meals at select programs, based on availability
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
new bedford, MA, 02746, US
Who can apply
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